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Trapezius Definition & Meaning

trapezius
noun
  1. either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms

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What does trapezius mean?
either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
What part of speech is trapezius?
Trapezius is a noun.

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