Trapezius

Question 1

Bilateral action of the Trapezius

Answer 1

Extend the head and neck

Question 2

Unilateral Action of the Trapezius

Answer 2

Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side

Elevate the scapula

Upwardly rotate the scapula

Question 3

Action of the middle fibers of the Trapezius

Answer 3

Adduct the scapula

Stabilize the scapula

Question 4

Action of the lower fibers of the trapezius

Answer 4

Depress the scapula

Upwardly rotate the scapula

Question 5

Origin of the Trapezius

Answer 5

External occipital protuberance

Medial portion of superior nuchal line of the occiput

Ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of c-7 through t-12

Question 6

Insertion of Trapezius

Answer 6

Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of the scapula