Term Name: levator scapulae muscle
Synonyms: levator scapula, levator scapulae muscle, levator scapulæ, musculus levator scapulae
Definition: An axial muscle that originates in the cervical vertebraae inserts on the scapula.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005461]

Relationships
develops from: levator scapulae pre-muscle mass
is part of: axial musculature pectoral girdle and thoracic body wall skeletal muscle
is a type of: axial muscle mesoderm-derived structure muscle of shoulder muscle of vertebral column scapular muscle