- The superior part of this muscle is covered by sternocleidomastoid and its inferior part is covered by the trapezius.
- When the spine is fixed, this muscle elevates the scapula and rotates its inferior angle medially.
- This muscle’s belly is about two fingers wide with fibers that naturally twist around themselves.
- Wearing a heavy backpack with no hip belt can irritate this muscle.
- Guiding or “floating” the head backward can ease strain on this muscle.
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