Beginner Levator Scapulae Quiz

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

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

Q2. Where does levator scapulae insert on the scapula?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ulna
• Humerus
• Scapula
• Sternum