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Is trapezius named for its origin and insertion?
Originexternal occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, medial superior nuchal line, spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T12Insertionposterior border of the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion process, and spine of scapula
What are the neck extensors?
trapezius, splenius muscles, and semispinalis muscles
How many muscle bellies does the rectus abdominis have?
It has six to eight bellies. It does appear to have two "extra" bellies caused by it's superior most attachment points, but these are not really part of the muscle belly.
Which is most important muscle when shrugging shoulders?
Name of the muscle is Trapezius.
Is the trapezius a flexor or an extensor?
Extensor. It will extend the neck and adduct the scapula.
What is superior to the levator scapulae?
I would imagine that would be the trapezius muscles.
What is the term for the area where the superior and medial borders of the scapula meet?
The superior and medial borders of the scapula meet at the superior angle. This area is covered by the trapezius.
What muscle has an attachment on the superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus?
Biceps
Enthesophyte at quadriceps tendon attachment in superior patella?
Bone spur
Is ovary of Allamanda superior or interior?
The ovary of Allamanda is superior, meaning that it is located above the attachment of other floral parts (such as the petals and sepals) on the receptacle.
Why do vertebrae have transverse processes?
to form a vertebral foramen in which the spinal cord (ad protected) is located and for attachment to posterior muscles such as erector spinae, trapezius, iliacus...
Which of these phrases most aptly describes muscle insertion?
The phrase tendon attachment that moves most aptly describes muscle insertion. The trapezius muscle inserts on the acromion and scapular.
What two muscles that protect the scapula?
Retraction= Middle trapezius Elevation= Upper trapezius
Which muscle pulls the shoulder backward and downward?
trapezius
Where are the trapezius and the deltoids?
The trapezius is an upper back/neck muscle and the deltoids are shoulder muscles
What muscle is used when shrugging your shoulders?
A number of muscles are involved in shrugging your shoulders, including the latissiumus dorsi, the deltoids, the rhomboids, the scapular muscles, the biceps, the triceps, among others. The primary muscle is the upper trapezius muscle. The secondary muscles are the middle trapezius muscles and the levator scapulae.
How can you stretch the trapezius muscle?
show some good trapezius exercises for people who are constantly keyboarding
