trapezius
pronunciation
How to pronounce trapezius in British English:
UK [trə'pi:zɪəs]
How to pronounce trapezius in American English:
US [trə'pizɪrs]
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- Noun:
- either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
Word Origin
- trapezius (n.)
- muscle over the back of the neck, 1704, from Modern Latin trapezius (musculus), masc. adjective from trapezium (see trapezium). So called from the shape they form.
Example
- 1. The trapezius muscle can help carry out several different movements .
- 2. Your trapezius muscles should be descending .
- 3. Explain that it should almostfeel as though they are massaging the base of their skulls withtheir own trapezius muscles .
- 4. The trigger spot hinders the treatment musculus trapezius fascia ache syndrome the curative effect appraisal .
- 5. Objective to observe the effectiveness of appling trapezius myocutaneous flap to repair the region defect injured by highvoltage electricity .