Functional Anatomy

Middle Trapezius

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Functional Anatomy

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Origin

Spinous processes of the 1st through 5th
thoracic vertebrae

Insertion

Medial margin of the acromion process
and superior lip of the spine of the scapula

Actions

With the origin fixed, the middle trapezius
adducts the scapula.
Acts to stabilize the scapula during
upward scapular rotation.

Nerve

Spinal accessory nerve (CR XI); ventral
rami C2, 3, 4

0003-SH-XX Middle Trapezius

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-14

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