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Upper trapezius

Pars descendens musculi trapezii · Horní část trapézového svalu

Muscles

Looks like

The upper part of the kite-shaped back muscle, running from the skull base over the top of each shoulder.

What it does

Lifts and shrugs the shoulders and supports the neck.

Keeping it well

Tension and trigger points with desk work and stress; movement, breaks and strength work help more than rest.

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