left rhomboid major
Muscular systemBackLeftFMA13382
Nomenclature
left rhomboid major
musculus rhomboideus major (Latin)
muscolo grande romboide sinistro (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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