Definition
The trapezius
muscle is connected to the
neck, trunk, and
shoulders. The trapezius
muscle is shaped like a diamond and consists of three bundles. Its upper bundle is attached to the clavicle and its middle and lower bundles to the
scapula. It
aids in lowering or raising the
shoulders, turning, tilting, and extending the head, as well as in pulling the shoulders back. The trapezius muscle is connected to the trapezoidal nerve.
Schema
Original article published by
christelle.b. Translated by
Jeff.
Latest update on August 20, 2014 at 05:40 AM by christelle.b.