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Levator Scapulae
The levator scapulae is situated at the back and side of the neck that is used in shrugging the shoulders (scapula elevation) along with the Trapezius.
Anatomy of the Levator Scapulae
The levator scapulae muscle is innervated is by the cervical nerve and the dorsal scapular nerve and is supplied by the dorsal scapular artery
The levator scapulae arises by tendinous slips from the transverse processes of the atlas and axis and from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third and fourth cervical vertebrae.
The levator scapulae is inserted into the vertebral border of the scapula, between the medial angle and the triangular smooth surface at the root of the spine.
Functions of the Levator Scapulae
The levator scapulae is responsible for
- Scapula elevation
- Lateral flexion of the cervical spine (each side independently)
- Extension of the cervical spine (each side independently)
You will use the levator scapulae muscle when shrugging your shoulders and carrying a heavy shopping bag every day.
Some of the best exercises to strengthen the levator scapulae muscle include the common shrugs, lateral neck flexion stretch and forward neck flexion stretch.
The common injury to the levator scapulae muscle is tight muscles in the upper back and neck.
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