Trapezius Muscle – Upper Part
"The Coat Hanger"
Innervation
- Accessory nerve (XI)
Origin
- Superior nuchal line
- Nuchal ligament
- External occipital protuberance
Insertion
- Outer third of the clavicle
Function
- Rotates the glenoid fossa upwards
- Extension and stabilization of the cervical spine
- Rotation of the head to the opposite side
- Lateral flexion of the cervical spine to the same side
Landmarks
- Nuchal line
- Acromion
- Spinal processes (C1–C7)
Precaution
- Lung
Technique
- Patient in prone position
- Pincer grip
- Usually with a 0.3mm x 3cm needle
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