trapezius

Meaning

A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.

Synonyms

trapezius muscle

cowl muscle

musculus trapezius

Translations

شِبْه اَلْمُنْحَرِفَة

Kapuzenmuskel

τραπεζοειδής μυς

muscle trapèze

musculus trapezius

Músculo trapézio

trapecio

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tɹəˈpiːziəs/

Etymology

Cognate with Ancient Greek: τράπεζα

In summary

Unknown but likely derived from Ancient Greek τράπεζα (trápeza).