Trapezius Lower

Trapezius Lower

Summary

Location:In the upper back and neck, running from the base of the skull to the middle of the back, and out to the shoulders.

Information

Group:Shoulder
Subgroup:Trapezius
Side(s) of body:Back
Function/Action:Scapular Depressor, Scapular Rotator

Details

Joint:Scapulothoracic, Sternoclavicular, Thoracic, Lumbar
Bone:Scapula, Clavicle, Thoracic Vertebrae, Lumbar Vertebrae
Origin:Spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae (T5-T12).
Insertion:Base of the scapular spine.