Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trapezius
noun
/trəˈpiː.zi.əs/
Definition
A large, flat triangular muscle located in the upper back.
Examples
- The trapezius is important for shoulder movements.
- After a workout, her trapezius felt sore from all the lifting.
- Stretching the trapezius can relieve tension in the neck.
Meaning
The trapezius muscle helps in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade and the arm.
Synonyms
- Shoulder muscle
- Upper back muscle
- Trapezium muscle
