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Upper Trapezius
Proximal Attachment |
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Definition
| External occipital protuberance, medial third of superior nuchal line, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous process C7 |
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Term
Upper Trapezius
Distal Attachment |
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Definition
| Lateral third of clavicle |
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Term
Upper Trapezius
Innervation |
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Definition
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Term
Upper Trapezius
Main Action |
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Definition
| Elevation of scapula and shoulder, capital extension (head only), cervical extension, rotation of head to opposite size. Rotation of scapula so glenoid faces up (along with lower trap) |
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Middle Trapezius
Proximal Attachment |
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