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created on 01/02/2009  |  http://fubar.com/mr-g-jo/b269125

Rhomboid Minor


Orgin: Cervical 7 & Thoracic 1 (Spinous Processes)

 

Incertion: root of spine scapula


Action: Retraction

Downward rotation of scapula


Nerve: Dorsal scapular nerve (Cervial 5)

 

Palpate: Along vertebral border of scapula near the inferior angle during active scapular retraction


The rhomboidal-shaped muscles, when paired, form a "Christmas tree" shape due to the oblique and downward direction of the fibers.

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