Muscle origin and Insertion

Levator Scapulae

-Origin:Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1 - C4 vertebrae -Insertion:Superior part of medial border of scapula -Nerve cervical nerve; (C3, C4) and dorsal scapular nerve (C5) -*Actions*: Elevates scapula and downward rotation

rhomboid minor insertion

medial border of scapula

Rhomboid Major Insertion

medial border of scapula

Rhomboid minor origin

spinous processes of C7-T1

Rhomboid Major Origin

spinous processes of T2-T5