Traps Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
Occipital Bone
C1-T12
Ligament Nuchae (C1-C6)
2
Q
Insertion
A
Upper Traps
•lateral 1/3 of clavicle
•acromion
Middle Traps
•spine of scapula
Lower Traps
•root of the spine of the scapula
3
Q
Action
A
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)