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trapezius

tra·pe·zius

UK/tɹəˈpiːziəs/ uncommon

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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Origin

Unknown but likely derived from Ancient Greek τράπεζα (trápeza).

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