Medical Definition of Levator scapulae

1. Origin, from posterior tubercles of transverse processes of four upper cervical vertebrae; insertion, into superior angle of scapula; action, raises the scapula; nerve supply, dorsal scapular nerve. Synonym: musculus levator scapulae, elevator muscle of scapula, musculus levator anguli scapulae. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Levator Scapulae

levarterenol
levarterenol bitartrate
levation
levator
levator anguli oris
levator ani
levator cushion
levator hernia
levator labii superioris
levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
levator muscle of thyroid gland
levator palati muscle
levator palpebrae superioris
levator scapulae (current term)
levator swelling
levator veli palatini
levatores
levatores costarum muscles
levators
leve
levee
leveed
leveeing
levees
leveful
level
level(p)
level-coil

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