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The rhomboid muscles (/ ˈ r ɒ m b ɔɪ d /), often simply called the rhomboids, are rhombus-shaped muscles associated with the scapula. There are two rhomboid muscles on each side of the upper back: [1] [2] [3] Rhomboid major muscle; Rhomboid minor muscle
The rhomboid major is a skeletal muscle of the back that connects the scapula with the vertebrae of the spinal column. [1] It originates from the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae T2–T5 and supraspinous ligament; it inserts onto the lower portion of the medial border of the scapula. [2]
rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, trapezius: 2 1 deltoid, clavicular/acromial/scapular spinal parts Upper limb, Shoulder, Right/left clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula: deltoid tuberosity of humerus: primarily posterior circumflex humeral artery: axillary nerve: abducts, flexes, and extends shoulder: latissimus dorsi: 2 1 teres major
Levator scapulae forms part of the latter group together with rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, serratus anterior, and trapezius. The trapezius evolved separately, but the other three muscles in this group evolved from the first eight or ten ribs and the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae (homologous to the ribs).
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is the major joint of the shoulder, ... rhomboid major and rhomboid minor (work together)
[2] [3] It can also be used for applying a nerve block known as the rhomboid intercostal block, which can be used to relieve pain after rib fractures, and a thoracotomy. This nerve block is usually achieved by injection of the local anesthetic agent into the fascial plane between the rhomboid upper intercostal muscle and the rhombic muscles.
The superficial group, also known as the appendicular group, is primarily associated with movement of the appendicular skeleton. It is composed of trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor and levator scapulae. It is innervated by anterior rami of spinal nerves, reflecting its embryological origin outside the back.
Rhomboids can refer to: Rhomboid muscles. Rhomboid major muscle; Rhomboid minor muscle; See also. Rhomboid This page was last edited on 3 ...