Beginner Levator Scapulae Quiz

Q1. From which cervical vertebrae does levator scapulae typically arise?

• L1 to L4
• C5 to C7 only
• C1 to C4
• T1 to T4

Q2. Where does levator scapulae insert on the scapula?

• Medial border between the superior angle and root of the spine
• Lateral border below the glenoid cavity
• Acromion only
• Coracoid process only

Q3. What is the principal scapular action of levator scapulae?

• Abduction of the humerus
• Elevation of the scapula
• Protraction of the scapula
• Depression of the scapula

Q4. What rotational action does levator scapulae produce on the scapula?

• No rotational action
• Downward rotation
• Upward rotation
• Medial rotation of the humerus

Q5. Which nerve is an important motor supply to levator scapulae?

• Thoracodorsal nerve
• Axillary nerve
• Long thoracic nerve
• Dorsal scapular nerve

Q6. Which cervical nerves also contribute directly to levator scapulae innervation?

• L2 and L3
• C3 and C4
• T6 and T7
• C8 and T1 only

Q7. Which scapular landmark is closely associated with the distal attachment of levator scapulae?

• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Inferior angle only
• Superior angle
• Supraglenoid tubercle

Q8. When the scapula is fixed, unilateral levator scapulae contraction can produce which cervical movement?

• Flexion of the hip
• Ipsilateral lateral flexion
• Contralateral lateral flexion only
• Extension of the elbow

Q9. When the scapula is fixed, bilateral levator scapulae contraction can assist which movement?

• Knee extension
• Cervical extension
• Ankle inversion
• Forearm pronation

Q10. Levator scapulae connects the upper cervical spine primarily to which bone?

• Sternum
• Scapula
• Humerus
• Ulna