The strength of the trapezius muscle is evaluated by having the patient
A)clench his or her teeth during muscle palpation.
B)push his or her head against the examiner's hand.
C)straighten his or her leg with examiner opposition.
D)uncross his or her legs with examiner resistance.
E)adduct the arm.

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Having the patient apply opposite force with differing head motions, against the examiner's hand, assesses the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

The Strength of the Trapezius Muscle Is Evaluated by Having