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levator scapulae |
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levator scapulae, a muscle of the dorsal and lateral aspects of the neck. It arises from the axis and the atlas, and it inserts into the transverse processes of the four upper cervical vertebrae. It is innervated by the third and fourth cervical nerves and acts to raise the scapula and pull it toward the midline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Shoulder shrug strength quantifies chiefly upper trapezius function, although levator scapulae and rhomboideus muscle groups also contribute some effort to this movement. The nerve then crosses the posterior triangle of the neck on the anterior surface of the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles. [16] The antagonists to upward rotation of the scapula are the rhomboid, levator scapulae, and pectoralis minor muscles. |
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