levator scapulae muscle
anatomy
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muscles of the back; human muscle system
Muscles of the back.
The levator scapulae is a muscle in the shoulder that helps to raise and rotate the shoulder blade. It is a straplike muscle located in the upper back of the neck and thorax, working in conjunction with the trapezius muscle. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is a triangular bone on the upper back that serves as an attachment point for muscles that move the arm and shoulder. The levator scapulae's primary actions involve elevating and rotating the scapula, contributing to shoulder movement.123
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