Transverse part of trapezius muscle
Pars transversa musculi trapezii
- Synonym: Middle part of trapezius muscle
- Related terms: Transverse part; Middle part; Trapezius - Transverse part; Middle part; Trapezius: Transverse part; Middle part
Definition
The transverse part (middle fibers) of the trapezius arise from the spinous process of the seventh cervical (both in the back of the neck), and the spinous processes of the first, second, and third thoracic vertebrae. They are inserted into the medial margin of the acromion, and into the superior lip of the posterior border of the spine of the scapula.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
