The Shoulder Girdle Elevators

Question 1

Name The Shoulder Girdle Elevators

Answer 1

Trapezius (Upper), Levator Scapulae

Question 2

Trapezius (Upper) origin

Answer 2

superior nuchal line and external occipital protuberance

Question 3

Trapezius (Upper) insertion

Answer 3

lateral third of the clavicle

Question 4

Trapezius (Upper) nerve supply

Answer 4

Spinal accessory nerve (XI)

Question 5

Trapezius (Upper) actions

Answer 5

Scapulothoracic joint: elevates the scapula
Atlantooccipital joint: extends the neck (when contracted bilaterally – from both sides) and laterally flexes the neck (when contracted unilaterally – from one side)
Atlantoaxial joint: enables head rotation

Question 6

Trapezius (Upper) functions

Answer 6

Shrugging shoulders

Question 7

Levator scapulae origin

Answer 7

Transverse processes C1-4

Question 8

Levator scapulae insertion

Answer 8

Upper part of medial border of scapula

Question 9

Levator scapulae nerve supply

Answer 9

Dorsal scapular nerve C5

Question 10

Levator scapulae action

Answer 10

Elevates, retracts & medially rotates pectoral girdle
Laterally flexes & extends neck

Question 11

Levator scapulae function

Answer 11

Shrugging shoulders