Cervical Spine Shoulder Elevation Muscles Levator Scapulae chiropractic presentations. Shows lateral and posterior views during levator scapulae contraction and relaxation. Levator scapulae is a strap-like muscle. The superior third lies deep to sternocleidomastoid, and the inferior third lies deep to trapezius.
ORIGIN
Levator scapulae originates from the transverse processes of the atlas and axis, and the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third and fourth cervical posterior vertebrae.
INSERTION
Levator scapulae inserts into the medial scapular border between its superior angle and the medial end of the scapular spine.
VARIATIONS
Levator scapulae may have accessory attachments to the mastoid process, occipital bone, first or second rib, scaleni, trapezius and serrate muscles. Visit http://www.medilaw.tv for more information. Cervical Spine Shoulder Elevation Muscles Levator Scapulae
