The names of muscles often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term levator mean?

A) The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint.
B) The muscle flexes and rotates a region.
C) The muscle elevates.
D) The muscle functions as a synergist.


C

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