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Part of the
Upper Back
muscle group
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| Location |
At the rear sides of the neck, beneath the upper trapezius muscle |
| Action |
Raises the shoulders; holds the shoulder blades in place when pulling the upper arms down; helps tilt and rotate the head |
| Notes |
Injury or repeated stress of the levator scapula is a common cause of neck pain and stiffness |
Muscles in this group
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