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Vocabulary Entry
trapezius
|noun
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noun
A large muscle that extends from the back of the neck down to the middle of the back and across to the shoulders, responsible for moving and stabilizing the shoulder blade.
Example Sentences
"The trapezius is crucial for shrugging the shoulders."
"He felt a strain in his trapezius after lifting heavy weights."
"Physical therapists often focus on the trapezius in shoulder rehabilitation."