cơ thang
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Trapezius muscle: A large, triangular muscle that extends over the back of the neck and shoulders. It is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade (scapula) and extending the head at the neck.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy bị đau cơ thang sau khi mang vác nặng. (He has pain in his trapezius muscle after heavy lifting.)
- Bài tập này giúp kéo giãn cơ thang. (This exercise helps to stretch the trapezius muscle.)
- Cơ thang là một nhóm cơ quan trọng ở vùng lưng trên và cổ. (The trapezius is an important muscle group in the upper back and neck region.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical or fitness contexts, the muscle is often divided into upper, middle, and lower fibers, each with specific functions.
- Cơn đau thường xuất hiện ở phần trên của cơ thang. (The pain often occurs in the upper part of the trapezius.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cơ (n): muscle. A general term for muscle.
- Cơ vai (n): shoulder muscle. A more general term that may include the trapezius and other muscles.
Synonyms
- Trapezius: The standard anatomical term in English.
- Trap muscle: A common informal abbreviation in fitness contexts.
Related Terms (Anatomy)
- Xương bả vai / Scapula: The shoulder blade, which the trapezius muscle moves and stabilizes.
- Đốt sống cổ / Cervical vertebrae: The neck vertebrae, where the upper trapezius attaches.
- Cơ lưng / Back muscles: A broader category including the trapezius.