Elevation in scapular movement is defined as which of the following?

Elevation in scapular movement is defined as which of the following?

• A. Scapula moves toward the spine (retraction)
• B. Downward movement of the scapula away from the ears
• C. Upward movement of the scapula toward the ears (shrugging)
• D. Scapula moves away from the spine (protraction)

Answer: (C)

Elevation is the upward movement of the scapula toward the ears, like shrugging your shoulders. This action is mainly produced by the upper trapezius and the levator scapulae. It is distinct from retraction, which pulls the scapula toward the spine; depression, which lowers the scapula away from the ears; and protraction, which moves the scapula away from the spine.

Elevation is the upward movement of the scapula toward the ears, like shrugging your shoulders. This action is mainly produced by the upper trapezius and the levator scapulae. It is distinct from retraction, which pulls the scapula toward the spine; depression, which lowers the scapula away from the ears; and protraction, which moves the scapula away from the spine.