A Rare Variation of the Levator Scapulae Muscle: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Muscle variations in the posterior neck region are mainly categorized as origin and insertion of muscles presence accessory slips or rudimentary muscles. The levator scapulae muscle is a variable with several different types described throughout literature. Herein, we report rare unilateral case an slip from scapulae. Aberrant originates distal one-third Then, it passes upwards outwards above vascular bundle containing superficial branch transverse cervical artery vein. deviant inserts onto superior nuchal line. neck's scapulae's variations, per se, have utmost clinical significance since they might be mistaken for tumor mass. Moreover, such deceptive during surgical procedures region. Therefore, detailed knowledge complex muscular paramount surgeons radiologists alike.