Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?
A) It is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
B) It elevates the scapula if the scapula is fixed.
C) It rotates the scapula and depresses the apex of the shoulder.
D) It flexes the neck if the scapula is fixed.
E) It protracts the scapula if the humerus is fixed.

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The levator scapulae flexes the neck laterally if the scapula is fixed. It is primarily responsible for elevating the scapula and assisting in neck movements.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Levator Scapulae