RHOMBOID MAJOR

Rhomboid Major muscle

Origin of Rhomboid Major

Minor: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae; Major: spinous processes of T2 - T5 vertebrae.

Insertion of Rhomboid Major

Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle.

Muscle Action/Function of Rhomboid Major

Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity; fix scapula to thoracic wall.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Rhomboid Major

Dorsal scapular artery.

Rhomboid Major Video

Rhomboid Major Video

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