Trapezius
Function
The trapezius muscle does the following:
- Elevates the scapula.This means that the trapezius muscle lifts the shoulder girdle up (i.e. shrugging your shoulders).
- Retracts the scapula.This means that the trapezius muscle pulls the scapula, or shoulder blade, rearward such that it approaches the spine.
Common Name(s)
"traps"
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