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clavotrapezius muscle

clavotrapezius

The most anterior of the trapezius muscles, found in felids, it is also the largest. Its fibers run obliquely to the ventral surface. Its origin is the superior nuchal line and median dorsal line and its insertion is the clavicle. Its action is to draw the clavicle dorsally and towards the head.

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Type Bone
Structure parente trapezius muscle
Nom latin clavotrapezius

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the clavotrapezius muscle?

The most anterior of the trapezius muscles, found in felids, it is also the largest. Its fibers run obliquely to the ventral surface. Its origin is the superior nuchal line and median dorsal line and its insertion is the clavicle. Its action is to draw the clavicle dorsally and towards the head.

What is the Latin name for the clavotrapezius muscle?

The Latin name for the clavotrapezius muscle is clavotrapezius.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0014798 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.