transverse part of right trapezius
Muscular systemBackRightFMA33584
Nomenclature
transverse part of right trapezius
pars transversa musculi trapezii (Latin)
parte trasversa del trapezio destra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Middle portion of trapezius, with horizontal fibres.
Functionentry
Retraction of the scapula.
Originentry
Spinous processes of C7-T3 and the nuchal ligament.
Insertionentry
Acromion and medial border of the spine of the scapula.
Innervationentry
Accessory nerve (XI) and C2-C4.
Blood supplyentry
Transverse cervical artery.
Model