levator scapulae in English

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Etymology: From Latin levator scapulae (“lifter of the shoulder blade”) Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|levator scapulae|t=lifter of the shoulder blade}} Latin levator scapulae (“lifter of the shoulder blade”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} levator scapulae

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"levator scapulae" meaning in English

Noun