Left levator scapulae locus

Posterolateral neck and scapular projection

This point represents a left levator scapulae locus at the neck–scapula transition. Its bilateral position is a display convention and does not imply that findings, referral, or sensitivity must match on the two sides.

Right sternocleidomastoid locusLeft sternocleidomastoid locusRight upper trapezius locusLeft upper trapezius locusRight levator scapulae locusLeft levator scapulae locusLeft levator scapulae locusRight infraspinatus locusLeft infraspinatus locusRight quadratus lumborum locusLeft quadratus lumborum locusRight gluteus medius locusLeft gluteus medius locusRight piriformis locusLeft piriformis locus

Point 6 of 14 in Trigger Point Map

Cross-tradition overlaps

No overlapping points are registered for this point.

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Sources

Janet G. Travell and David G. Simons, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (primary_canonical)

Volume 1 neck and shoulder-girdle chapters document levator scapulae trigger-point landmarks; this front-view projection is editorial because the muscle is posterolateral.

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