levator scapulae muscle
Anatomical term for the muscle that elevates the scapula. Used in medical and anatomical contexts.
The levator scapulae muscle is a muscle that runs from the back of the neck to the scapula.
Tension in the levator scapulae muscle is often cited as a cause of stiff shoulders.
Compound of 肩甲 (shoulder blade) + 挙 (raise) + 筋 (muscle), directly describing the muscle's function.