trapezius
trapezius · trapezii · trapeziuses
A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and…A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.
/tɹəˈpiːziəs/
Meaning
1 sensesA large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.
More definitions
- either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
Unknown but likely derived from Ancient Greek τράπεζα (trápeza).Unknown but likely derived from Ancient Greek τράπεζα (trápeza).
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Forms
plural: trapezii / trapeziuses| Singular | trapezius |
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Synonyms
3 synonymstrapezius muscle
Close in meaning
- either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms:trapezius musclecowl musclemusculus trapezius
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular