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Revision as of 11:31, 6 June 2017
Original Editor - Wendy Walker
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Description
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Levator scapulae connects the upper limb to the vertebral column and lies in the posterior triangle of the neck
Its superior aspect is covered by Sternocleidomastoid, and its inferior part by Trapezius
Origin[edit | edit source]
C1 to 4
Posterior tubercle of ransverse process of Cervical Vertebrae 1 to 4Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Insertion[edit | edit source]
Vertebral margin of the scapula, between the superior angle and the root of the spineCite error: Invalid <ref>
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Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
C3 to 5
Cervical nerve (C3, C4) and dorsal scapular nerve (C5)Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Descending scapular arteryCite error: Invalid <ref>
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Action[edit | edit source]
Elevation and rotation of the scapulaCite error: Invalid <ref>
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Function[edit | edit source]
Elevation of the scapula, and rotation of it inferior angle medially, in movements such as elevation of the upper limb
If the scapula is fixed, it helps produce cervical side flexionCite error: Invalid <ref>
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Resources[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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