Trapezius Synonyms

trə-pēzē-əs
Either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. trapezius muscle
  2. cowl muscle
  3. musculus trapezius

Words Related to Trapezius

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. deltoid
  2. soleus
  3. latissimus-dorsi
  4. gluteus-maximus
  5. latissimus
  6. paraspinal
  7. gastrocnemius
  8. transversus
  9. abdominis
  10. rectus

Trapezius Sentence Examples

  • The trapezius is the large, diamond shaped muscle in the upper back/shoulders that allow you to shrug your shoulders.

  • Also work on the thoracic inlet to ease off the trapezius muscle.

  • Air work with the breath to increase respiration and mobilize the shoulder girdle with brachial plexus work and trapezius release.

  • Too many athletes and weight trainers focus on developing the ' mirror muscles ', the upper trapezius, anterior deltoid and pectorals.

  • As a consequence, the ' non mirror muscles ', lower trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi and rear deltoid are underdeveloped.

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