The trapezius is a large paired trapezoid-shaped surface muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae of...

over the pectoralis major and deltoid muscles. The rhomboideus is a thick, large muscle below the trapezius muscles. It extends from the vertebral border...

ˈdɔːrsaɪ/) is a large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is partly covered by the trapezius on the back near the midline...

XI, is a cranial nerve that supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is classified as the eleventh of twelve pairs of cranial nerves...

sternocleidomastoid muscle. The sternocleidomastoid is within the investing fascia of the neck, along with the trapezius muscle, with which it shares...

rhomboid minor, levator scapulae, and trapezius. The trapezius evolved separately, but the other three muscles in this group evolved from the first eight...

upper back: Rhomboid major muscle Rhomboid minor muscle The large rhombus-shaped muscle, located under the trapezius muscle, in the upper part of the thoracic...

called simply the shrug) is an exercise used to develop the upper trapezius muscle. The lifter stands erect, hands about shoulder width apart, and slowly...

serratus anterior, levator scapulae, and trapezius. The trapezius has evolved separately, but the other muscles in this group evolved from the first eight...

rhomboid minor, serratus anterior, and trapezius. The trapezius evolved separately, but the other three muscles in this group evolved from the first eight...