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Levator scapulae is a long and slender muscle that anatomically belongs to the superficial layer of extrinsic muscles of the back. Functionally, however, it is considered to be a muscle of scapular motion along with the rhomboids, serratus anterior, serratus posterior superior and inferior muscles.
The levator scapulae or levator scap, are two large superficial muscles that stretch along each side of the spine over your upper back and neck. Their main function is to elevate the shoulder blades and tilt your head from side to side but they also work with other muscles to stabilize the spine.
The levator scapulae is a slender [1]: 910 skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck. It originates from the transverse processes of the four uppermost cervical vertebrae ; it inserts onto the upper portion of the medial border of the scapula .
The levator scapulae muscles are superficial extrinsic muscles of the back that primarily function to elevate the scapulae. Levator comes from the Latin levare, meaning "to raise." Scapulae refer to the scapulas, or shoulder blades, possibly originating from the Greek "skaptein," meaning "to dig."
Levator scapulae is a posterior Axio-appenducular muscle that connects the upper limb to the vertebral column and lies in the posterior triangle of the neck. The superior aspect of the levator scapulae is covered by sternocleidomastoid, and its inferior part by trapezius.
The levator scapulae is a paired muscle in the superficial layer of extrinsic back muscles along with the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and rhomboids. The muscle’s name comes from its primary function of elevating the scapula, with ‘levator’ coming from the Latin word ‘levare,’ which is ‘to raise.’.
The levator scapulae is an extrinsic muscle of the back and is found in the lateral cervical region of the neck. It is a thin, strap-like type of skeletal muscle. It is located: - superficial to the serratus posterior superior muscle;
The levator scapulae muscle (sometimes called the lev scap) is a strap-like muscle found on either side of the back of the neck. When viewed from the posterior, the muscles are masked by the trapezius muscle in the upper back.
Interactive 3D model of the levator scapulae muscle and information on its origin, insertion, action, innervation, and blood supply.
Among these muscles, the levator scapulae, a neck muscle, plays a significant role in facilitating upper body movements. This essay aims to elucidate the origin, insertion, muscle path, and function of the levator scapulae muscle, shedding light on its importance in human anatomy and biomechanics.