transverse part of left trapezius
Muscular systemBackLeftFMA33585
Nomenclature
transverse part of left trapezius
pars transversa musculi trapezii (Latin)
parte trasversa del trapezio sinistra (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