Cervical Spine Shoulder Elevation Muscles Levator Scapulae chiropractic presentations. Shows lateral and posterior views during levator scapulae contraction and relaxation. Levator scapulae is a strap-like muscle. The superior third lies deep to sternocleidomastoid, and the inferior third lies deep to trapezius.<br /><br />ORIGIN<br /> Levator scapulae originates from the transverse processes of the atlas and axis, and the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third and fourth cervical posterior vertebrae.<br /><br />INSERTION<br /> Levator scapulae inserts into the medial scapular border between its superior angle and the medial end of the scapular spine.<br /><br />VARIATIONS<br /> Levator scapulae may have accessory attachments to the mastoid process, occipital bone, first or second rib, scaleni, trapezius and serrate muscles. Visit http://www.medilaw.tv for more information. Cervical Spine Shoulder Elevation Muscles Levator Scapulae
