right rhomboid minor
Muscular systemBackRightFMA13383
Nomenclature
right rhomboid minor
musculus rhomboideus minor (Latin)
muscolo piccolo romboide destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Small quadrangular muscle above rhomboid major.
Functionentry
Retraction of the scapula.
Originentry
Spinous processes of C7 and T1 and the nuchal ligament.
Insertionentry
Medial border of the scapula, at the root of the spine.
Innervationentry
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5).
Blood supplyentry
Dorsal scapular artery.
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