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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The trapezius muscle is responsible for elevating, adducting, depressing, or rotating the scapula. It does not adduct the spine, flex the humerus, provide medial rotation of the head, or provide lateral rotation of the humerus.

Which of the Following Describes the Action of the Trapezius