MUSCLE ANATOMY

Trapezius

Fitness Dictionary

>

Muscle Anatomy

>

Trapezius

Trapezius

truh · pee · zee · uhs

The trapezius 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.

Nickname

Traps.

Body Location

Between neck and shoulders and middle to upper of back.

Related Exercise

Shrugs, Reverse Chest Flies.

Usage

  • Pulling something out of the oven
  • Picking something off the floor
  • To stand up straight
  • To tilt your head up and down and all around

Other Muscles