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.

• 🇵🇹Músculo grande, plano e triangular localizado na parte superior das costas e nos ombros (músculo trapézio), responsável por mover, rotacionar e estabilizar as escápulas e os braços.

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.

   🇵🇹Músculo trapézio

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