trapezius

A noun referring to either of two large, flat, triangular muscles located in the upper back and shoulders, responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blades and arms.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen der beiden großen, flachen, dreieckigen Muskeln bezeichnet, die im oberen Rücken und an den Schultern liegen und für Bewegung, Drehung und Stabilisierung der Schulterblätter und Arme verantwortlich sind.

1. Shoulder and back muscle C1 formal medical

   Either of two large, flat, triangular muscles extending over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in moving the shoulders and arms.

   • The trapezius muscle helps you shrug your shoulders.
   • He strained his trapezius while lifting heavy weights.
   • Stretching the trapezius can relieve neck tension.

   🇩🇪Trapezmuskel

• trapezii plural form
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• trapezius's possessive singular form