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Noun: musculus trapezius
  1. Either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
    "The musculus trapezius muscle is often tense in people who work at computers";
    - trapezius, trapezius muscle, cowl muscle

Type of: skeletal muscle, striated muscle

Encyclopedia: Musculus trapezius