Origin Rhomboid minor: Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T1 Rhomboid major: Spinous process of vertebrae T2-T5 Insertion Rhomboid minor: Root (medial end) of spine of scapula Rhomboid major: Medial border of scapula (from inferior angle to root of spine of scapula) Action Sc...
Picture 1. Rhomboid major and minor anatomy: origin, insertion, action Rhomboid Major or Minor Spasm, Strain or Tear Rhomboid major or minor spasm can result from repeated carrying of a heavy backpack over one shoulder. A strain can result from reaching for something on a high shelf. A tear...
spinous processes of the last cervical and the first five thoracic vertebrae origin of rhomboid medial border of the scapula, below the spine insertion of rhomboid major and minor work together action of rhomboid no palpation ?? used during movement like chin ups application of rhomboid chin ups...