Functional Anatomy

Levator Scapulae

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Functional Anatomy

Testing Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

Origin

Posterior tubercles of transverse
processes of C1-4 vertebrae

Insertion

medial border of the scapula between
superior angle and root of spine

Actions

With the origin fixed: scapular elevation
and downward (medial) rotation
With the insertion fixed and acting
unilaterally: lateral flexion and rotation of
the cervical vertebrae to the same side.
With the insertion fixed and acting
bilaterally: assists in cervical spine
extension

Nerve

Dorsal Scapular Nerve, C3 and C4
cervical nerves

0008-SH-NE Levator Scapulae

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-14

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