Trapezius 斜方肌
The trapezius is a large muscle on your upper back and neck.
It spreads out like a triangle from your shoulders to the middle of your back.
The trapezius helps you lift your shoulders and move your head.
This muscle also supports your neck when you carry a bag or look up.
When you turn your head or shrug, your trapezius is working.
Stretching and regular movement can keep the trapezius flexible and strong.
斜方肌是位于上背部和颈部的一块大肌肉。
它像三角形一样从肩膀延展到背部中部。
斜方肌帮助你耸肩、抬头和转动头部。
当你背包或者抬头时，这块肌肉还支撑着你的颈部。
转头或耸肩时，斜方肌都会活动。
拉伸和适度运动有助于保持斜方肌灵活有力。
配套练习✍️ trapezius /trəˈpiː.zi.əs/
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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The trapezius is found on the upper ______ and neck.
（a. leg / b. back / c. arm） -
This muscle spreads out like a ______.
（a. circle / b. triangle / c. square） -
The trapezius helps you move your ______.
（a. feet / b. head / c. hands） -
When you carry a bag, the trapezius ______ your neck.
（a. supports / b. closes / c. paints） -
Stretching helps the trapezius stay ______.
（a. tired / b. soft / c. flexible）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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Where does the trapezius spread to?
A) The middle of your back
B) The bottom of your foot
C) The top of your head -
Which action uses the trapezius?
A) Jumping in place
B) Turning your head
C) Wiggling your toes -
Why is it helpful to keep your trapezius strong?
A) To lift your shoulders
B) To see better
C) To taste food
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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The trapezius starts from the shoulders and goes to the ______ of your back.
（可选答案：middle, front, side） -
Looking ______ uses the trapezius muscle.
（可选答案：up, down, around） -
When you shrug your shoulders, your ______ is working.
（可选答案：trapezius, ankle, nose） -
Regular ______ can make the trapezius strong.
（可选答案：movement, sleeping, painting）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. back
- b. triangle
- b. head
- a. supports
- c. flexible
选择题
6. A) The middle of your back
7. B) Turning your head
8. A) To lift your shoulders
填空题
9. middle
10. up
11. trapezius
12. movement
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