Levator Scapulae: Difference between revisions

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Posterior tubercle of ransverse process of [[Cervical Vertebrae|Cervical Vertebrae]] 1 to 4  
Posterior tubercle of ransverse process of [[Cervical Vertebrae|Cervical Vertebrae]] 1 to 4<ref name="1">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5502/</ref>


== Insertion  ==
== Insertion  ==
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[[Scapula|Scapula]]  
[[Scapula|Scapula]]  


Vertebral margin of the scapula, between the superior angle and the root of the spine  
Vertebral margin of the scapula, between the superior angle and the root of the spine<ref name="2">http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/levator_scapula</ref>


== Nerve Supply  ==
== Nerve Supply  ==
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Cervical nerve (C3, C4) &nbsp;and dorsal scapular nerve (C5)  
Cervical nerve (C3, C4) &nbsp;and dorsal scapular nerve (C5)<ref name="3">http://www.bartleby.com/107/121.html</ref>


== Blood Supply  ==
== Blood Supply  ==


Descending scapular artery  
Descending scapular artery<ref name="4">Joseph P Iannotti, Richard Parker.
The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Musculoskeletal System, Volume 6, Part I - Upper Limb. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2012</ref>


== Action  ==
== Action  ==


Elevation and rotation of the scapula<br>  
Elevation and rotation of the scapula<ref name="1" /><br>  


== Function  ==
== Function  ==
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Elevation of the scapula, and rotation of it inferior angle medially, in movements such as elevation of the upper limb  
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 flexion  
If the scapula is fixed, it helps produce cervical side flexion<ref name="2" />


== Resources  ==
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[[Category:Cervical_Anatomy]]
[[Category:Cervical_Anatomy]]

Revision as of 05:32, 1 May 2015

 

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

 

Levator scapulae muscle animation small2.gif

Origin[edit | edit source]

C1 to 4

Posterior tubercle of ransverse process of Cervical Vertebrae 1 to 4Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Insertion[edit | edit source]

Scapula

Vertebral margin of the scapula, between the superior angle and the root of the spineCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

C3 to 5

Cervical nerve (C3, C4)  and dorsal scapular nerve (C5)Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Blood Supply[edit | edit source]

Descending scapular arteryCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Action[edit | edit source]

Elevation and rotation of the scapulaCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

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> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title

Resources[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]