trapezius muscle

Thân thiện

The trapezius muscle is a large, triangular muscle that extends from the base of the skull down to the middle of the back and across to the shoulder blades.

Definition

Noun: A large, flat, triangular muscle that covers the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper back. It is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade (scapula) and supporting the arm.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He strained his trapezius muscle while lifting the heavy box.
  • Massage can help relieve tension in the trapezius muscle.
  • The trapezius muscle is crucial for good posture.

Advanced Usage

• "To engage the trapezius": To consciously activate or use this muscle during an exercise or movement.
  • When performing a shoulder shrug, be sure to fully engage the trapezius.

Variants and Related Words

• Trapezius (n): A common shortened form of "trapezius muscle."
  • Pain in the trapezius is common for office workers.
• Trap (n): An informal, abbreviated term for the trapezius muscle, often used in fitness contexts.
  • His traps are well-developed from years of weightlifting.

Synonyms

• Traps (informal)
• Upper back muscle (general descriptive term)

Related Phrases

• Trapezius pain: Discomfort or soreness specifically in this muscle group.
  • She went to a physiotherapist for her chronic trapezius pain.
• Trapezius stretch: An exercise designed to lengthen and relieve tension in this muscle.
  • Doing a trapezius stretch every hour can prevent stiffness.

Học thuật

Noun

1. either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• trapezius
• cowl muscle
• musculus trapezius