Traps

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

Occipital Bone

C1-T12

Ligament Nuchae (C1-C6)

Question 2

Insertion

Answer 2

Upper Traps
•lateral 1/3 of clavicle
•acromion

Middle Traps
•spine of scapula

Lower Traps
•root of the spine of the scapula

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

Upper Traps
•Elevation of scapula (ex. Shrugs)
•Upward rotation of scapula
(ex. Military Press, lateral raise)

Middle Traps
•retraction of scapula
(ex. Rows)

Lower Traps
•depression of scapula (ex. Lat pulldown)
•upward rotation of scapula
(ex. Military press, lateral raise)