Which of the Following Describes the Action of the Trapezius

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the action of the trapezius?

• A) adducts the spine
• B) adducts and flexes the humerus
• C) elevates, adducts, depresses, or rotates the scapula
• D) provides medial rotation of the head
• E) provides lateral rotation of the humerus

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain region that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the sensory organs to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Cerebellar Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebellum, involved in the coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Arbor Vitae

The tree-like arrangement of white matter in the cerebellum that helps coordinate and regulate muscular activity.

Cerebellar Peduncles

The three pairs of stalk-like structures that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem.