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Functions of the Trapezius Muscle:
The trapezius muscle has several functions:
- to move the shoulder blade in toward the spine
- to rotate the shoulder blade so that the topmost part of the upper arm faces up
- to move the shoulder blade up and down
- to bring the head and neck in a backward direction
- to rotate and side bend the neck
- to assist in breathing
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Is there a common name for the trapezius muscle?
Yes, the trapezius muscle is commonly referred to as the traps.
What are the three muscles that correspond to single trapezius in humans?
The trapezius muscle in humans is a single, large muscle divided into three specific regions based on their functions: the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, and lower trapezius. Each region of the trapezius muscle contributes to different movements of the shoulder and neck.
How does a human trapezius differ from a pig trapezius?
The human trapezius muscle is typically larger and more developed than a pig's trapezius due to differences in anatomy and function between the two species. Additionally, the attachment points and muscle fiber composition may vary between humans and pigs.
What is the synergist of the trapezius in scapular elevation?
The synergist of the trapezius in scapular elevation is the levator scapulae muscle. It works together with the trapezius to elevate the scapula and assist in movements like shrugging the shoulders.
What pulls the scapulae medially?
The rhomboid muscles and the middle trapezius muscle pull the scapulae medially. These muscles work together to retract and stabilize the scapulae toward the spine.
Is there a common name for the trapezius muscle?
Yes, the trapezius muscle is commonly referred to as the traps.
Which muscle pulls the shoulder backward and downward?
trapezius
What are the three muscles that correspond to single trapezius in humans?
The trapezius muscle in humans is a single, large muscle divided into three specific regions based on their functions: the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, and lower trapezius. Each region of the trapezius muscle contributes to different movements of the shoulder and neck.
The trapezius muscle is known as?
The neck muscle or traps
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.
Extends the head?
trapezius muscle
What muscle is triangularly shaped?
Trapezius
Where are the trapezius and the deltoids?
The trapezius is an upper back/neck muscle and the deltoids are shoulder muscles
How can you stretch the trapezius muscle?
show some good trapezius exercises for people who are constantly keyboarding
Which muscle is the most superficial muscle of the posterior neck and thorax?
trapezius
Which is most important muscle when shrugging shoulders?
Name of the muscle is Trapezius.
What is the upper back and neck muscle?
trapezius
