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  1. The superior part of this muscle is covered by sternocleidomastoid and its inferior part is covered by the trapezius.
  2. When the spine is fixed, this muscle elevates the scapula and rotates its inferior angle medially.
  3. This muscle’s belly is about two fingers wide with fibers that naturally twist around themselves.
  4. Wearing a heavy backpack with no hip belt can irritate this muscle.
  5. Guiding or “floating” the head backward can ease strain on this muscle.

 

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And CONGRATULATIONS to Derek M., the winner or our last name-that-muscle-group contest. Derek correctly identified “hamstrings” as the answer. Nice work!