Levator Scapulae

Question 1

Proximal attachments levator scapulae

Answer 1

Transverse processes of C1-4
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3,4

Question 2

Distal attachments levator scapulae

Answer 2

Medial border of the scapula…
…from the superior angle of the scapula to the root of the spine of the scapula

Question 3

Innervation levator scapulae

Answer 3

Dorsal scapular nerve
C3,4,5

Question 4

Arterial supply lavator scapulae

Answer 4

Dorsal scapular artery (a branch of the subclavian artery)

Question 5

Actions lavator scapulae

Answer 5

Elevates scapula
Retracts scapula
Downwardly rotates scapula
@scapulocostal joints

Question 6

Reverse actions lavetor scapulae

Answer 6

Extends neck
Ipsilaterally rotates neck
Side flexes neck
@spinal joints