levator scapulae

Question 1

levator scapulae origin

Answer 1

transverse processes C1-4

Question 2

levator scapulae insertion

Answer 2

upper medial border of scapula

Question 3

levator scapulae dof

Answer 3

transversely

Question 4

levator scapulae nerve supply

Answer 4

dorsal scapular nerve C5

Question 5

levator scapulae actions

Answer 5

elevates, retracts and medially rotates pectoral girdle, laterally flexes and extends the neck

Question 6

levator scapulae function

Answer 6

stabilises the scapula relative to te thorax during arm movements