- Shape of trapezius muscle is
a) Strap
b) Fusiform
c) Triangular
d) Quadrangular
Explanation:
Shapes of Skeletal Muscle:
Circular Muscles: Orbicularis Oris and Orbicularis Oculi
Convergent muscles or triangle muscles: Pectoralis major and trapezius
Parallel Muscles or strap muscles: Sartorius and Sternocleidomastoid
Pennate Muscles:
Uni-pennate: Lumbricals
Bi-pennate: Rectus Femoris
Multi-pennate: Deltoid muscle which has three sections, anterior, posterior and middle
Fusiform Muscles or spindle shaped: Biceps Brachii
Answer: Triangular