Trapezius muscle: Anatomy, origins, insertions, actions | Kenhub
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Trapezius muscle (Musculus trapezius) The trapezius muscle is a large, triangular, paired muscle located on the posterior aspect of the neck and thorax. When viewed together, this pair forms a diamond or trapezoid shape, hence its name.
Trapezius - Wikipedia
WEBThe trapezius is a large paired trapezoid-shaped surface muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae of the spine and laterally to the spine of the scapula.
Trapezius Muscle: Middle Back Pain, Shoulder Stretches, Trapezius …
WEBThe trapezius is a muscle that starts at the base of your neck, goes across your shoulders and extends to the middle of your back. The trapezius (traps muscle) helps you move your head, neck, arms, shoulders and torso.
Trapezius Muscle: Anatomy, Function, Pain Causes - Verywell Health
WEBJun 29, 2023 · The trapezius muscle is a large muscle in your back. It starts at the back of your head and neck, extends across your shoulders, and down the middle of your back, forming a trapezoid. Also known as traps, the trapezius muscles play an important role in posture. They move the shoulders, lift arms out to the side, and protect the neck and spine.
Trapezius Muscle Origin, Function & Area | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 20, 2018 · The trapezius muscle is a postural and active movement muscle, used to tilt and turn the head and neck, shrug, steady the shoulders, and twist the arms. The trapezius elevates, depresses,...
What is the trapezius (traps) muscle? - Medical News Today
WEBNov 10, 2023 · The trapezius, traps, trapezoid muscle is in the upper back and helps the neck, shoulders, and arms move. Learn more about the causes and treatment of trapezius pain.
Trapezius - Physiopedia
WEBThe trapezius is a muscle made up of particularly long muscle fibers that spanning a large width of the upper back. Functionally, this enables the trapezius to assist in mainly postural attributes, allowing and supporting the spinal column to …
Trapezius - Attachment - Actions - TeachMeAnatomy
WEBJan 18, 2023 · The trapezius is an extrinsic muscle of the shoulder. It is a broad, flat and triangular shape – forming a trapezoid shape in combination with the contralateral side. Attachments: Originates from the skull, nuchal ligament and …
Anatomy, Back, Trapezius - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMar 11, 2023 · The trapezius muscle is a large superficial back muscle that resembles a trapezoid. It extends from the external protuberance of the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula. The trapezius has upper, middle, and lower groups of fibers.
The Trapezius Muscle: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody
WEBJul 16, 2019 · The trapezius is one of the major muscles of the back and is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula (shoulder blade) and extending the head at the neck. It is a wide, flat, superficial muscle that covers most of the upper back and the posterior of the neck.
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