Levator Scapulae Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Levator scapulae muscle anatomy ⭐
💪 Origin: Transverse processes of vertebrae C1-C4
💪 Insertion: Medial border of the scapula (between superior angle and the root of the scapula's spine)
💪 Action: Elevates scapula and tilts the glenoid cavity inferiorly by downwardly rotating the scapula
💪 Innervation: Cervical nerve (C3, C4) and dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
💪 Blood Supply: Dorsal scapular artery

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Location
0:28 - Origin
1:20 - Insertion
1:30 - Muscle actions overview
1:45 - Muscle action elevation
2:00 - Muscle action scapula rotation
2:35 - Outro
2:48 - Origin, insertion, action summary image

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