Oct 30, 2023 · The trapezius is largely involved in movements of the shoulder girdle, and is therefore functionally considered as a muscle of the upper limb rather than of the back. In this article, we will discuss the detailed anatomy and function of the trapezius muscle.

Jun 29, 2023 · Upper Trapezius . The upper trapezius, the part that goes across the tops of your shoulders, can elevate or bring up your shoulder girdle. It also helps extend, tilt, and rotate your neck, which has the effect of bringing your head back, to the side, and turning it.

Jul 18, 2024 · What causes a trapezius muscle strain? Find out what you need to know about this problem with your upper back muscle, including how to treat it and how to prevent it.

Sep 18, 2024 · Your trapezius muscles are two big muscles on either side of your upper back. They help you move your head, neck and upper back, and maintain and adjust your posture. Overuse, injuries and nerve damage are the most common causes of trapezius muscle pain.

Nov 7, 2023 · The trapezius is a large muscle extending from the base of the neck down to the upper-middle back. It is a superficial muscle and an extrinsic muscle of the back. Still, it is considered an upper limb muscle instead of a back muscle because of its involvement in the movement of the shoulder girdle.

The 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 remain erect when the person is standing.

The trapezius [4] 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. It moves the scapula and supports the arm. The trapezius has three functional parts: an upper (descending) part which supports the weight ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Superficial: The trapezius lies just beneath the skin and superficial fascia, making it one of the most visible muscles of the upper back. Deep: Covers several deeper muscles, including the rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, levator scapulae, splenius, and …

Nov 10, 2023 · What is the trapezius (traps) muscle? The trapezius, trapezoid, or traps muscle is a muscle in the upper back. It stabilizes the shoulders and enables the neck to move. Certain stretches can help...

Jun 21, 2023 · The upper trapezius (G. trapeza, four-sided or four-legged table.) refers to the uppermost section fibers on the trapezoid-shaped muscle pair known as the trapezius. The upper trapezius fibers span from the top of the upper back to the base of the skull, and act on the scapula and cervical spine, with their biggest role as the prime mover in ...