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Muscles > Back > Upper Back > Levator scapulae

Part of the Upper Back muscle group
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