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Trapezius
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Contents
Origin
- External Occipital protuberance
- Spinous process of vertebrae C7-T12
- Nuchal ligament
- Occipital bone
Insertion
- Nuchal ligament
- Posterior boarder of the lateral 1/3 of the Clavicle
- Acromion Process
- Spine of Scapula
Actions
- Rotation, retraction, elevation and depression of Scapula
Vascular Supply
- Superficial Branch of Transverse Cervical Artery
- Superficial Cervical Artery
Nerve
- Spinal Accessory Nerve
- Cervical spinal nerves C3, C4
Clinical Significance
See Also
- Physical Exam Shoulder
- Shoulder Anatomy (Main)
- Shoulder Pain (Main)
- Physical Exam Neck
- Neck Anatomy (Main)
- Neck Pain (Main)