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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Levator_scapulae.png|thumb|left]] [[file:Levator_scapulae_muscle_animation_small2.gif|thumb|left]] [[file:Gray84.png|thumb|right]] [[file:Gray85.png|thumb|right]] [[file:Gray203.png|thumb|right]] {{Infobox muscle<br /> | Name = Levator scapulae muscle<br /> | Latin = musculus levator scapulae<br /> | Image = Levator_scapulae.png<br /> | Caption = Levator scapulae muscle (highlighted in red)<br /> | Origin = [[Transverse processes]] of [[C1]]-[[C4]] vertebrae<br /> | Insertion = [[Superior part of the medial border of the scapula]]<br /> | Blood = [[Dorsal scapular artery]]<br /> | Nerve = [[Cervical nerve]]s (C3, C4) and [[dorsal scapular nerve]] (C5)<br /> | Action = Elevates the [[scapula]]<br /> | Antagonist = [[Pectoralis minor muscle]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;levator scapulae muscle&#039;&#039;&#039; is a skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck. It is primarily responsible for the elevation of the [[scapula]].<br /> <br /> == Anatomy ==<br /> The levator scapulae muscle originates from the [[transverse processes]] of the first four [[cervical vertebrae]] (C1-C4). It inserts into the [[superior part of the medial border of the scapula]].<br /> <br /> === Innervation ===<br /> The muscle is innervated by the [[cervical nerve]]s (C3, C4) and the [[dorsal scapular nerve]] (C5).<br /> <br /> === Blood Supply ===<br /> The [[dorsal scapular artery]] supplies blood to the levator scapulae muscle.<br /> <br /> == Function ==<br /> The primary function of the levator scapulae muscle is to elevate the [[scapula]]. It also assists in the downward rotation of the scapula and helps in the lateral flexion of the neck.<br /> <br /> == Clinical Significance ==<br /> The levator scapulae muscle can be a source of neck pain and discomfort, often due to poor posture or muscle strain. Conditions such as [[levator scapulae syndrome]] can arise from overuse or injury to this muscle.<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Scapula]]<br /> * [[Cervical vertebrae]]<br /> * [[Dorsal scapular nerve]]<br /> * [[Pectoralis minor muscle]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External Links ==<br /> {{Commons category|Levator scapulae muscles}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Muscles of the upper limb]]<br /> [[Category:Muscles of the torso]]<br /> [[Category:Muscles of the neck]]<br /> <br /> {{muscle-stub}}</div>

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