left rhomboid minor
Muscular systemBackLeftFMA13384
Nomenclature
left rhomboid minor
musculus rhomboideus minor (Latin)
muscolo piccolo romboide sinistro (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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