right rhomboid major
Muscular systemBackRightFMA13381
Nomenclature
right rhomboid major
musculus rhomboideus major (Latin)
muscolo grande romboide destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Muscle of the back, deep to trapezius.
Functionentry
Retraction and medial rotation of the scapula.
Originentry
Spinous processes of vertebrae T2-T5.
Insertionentry
Medial border of the scapula, below the root of the spine.
Innervationentry
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5).
Blood supplyentry
Dorsal scapular artery.
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