Levator scapulae muscle

Levator scapulae muscle is a muscle of the upper limb that connects the pectoral girdle to the cervical spine.

Summary

• origin: C1-C4 transverse processes
• insertion: superior angle of the scapula
• innervation: direct branches from the C3-4 spinal nerves, and the dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
• arterial supply: transverse cervical artery and ascending cervical artery
• action
  • elevates medial border of the scapula
  • when scapula is fixed, lateral flexion of the neck

Siehe auch:

• Schultergürtelmuskulatur