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Per Castelein et al. 2015 Head & Neck Right

M. Levator Scapulae

Levator Scapulae (Lev Scap R)

The M. Levator Scapulae (Levator Scapulae) is a muscle of the head & neck region. It is responsible for elevation and downward rotation of scapula, lateral flexion of cervical spine. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Elevation and downward rotation of scapula, lateral flexion of cervical spine

Opposite side: Lev Scap L
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Anatomy

Origin Proc. transversi C1–C4 Insertion Superior angle and medial border of scapula (cranial)

Test Movement

Elevate scapula (shoulder shrug with ipsilateral head tilt)

This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.

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In therapy, this muscle is usually about tone regulation and consciously relaxing below a threshold.

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