rhomboids Flashcards
1
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rhomboid major origin
A
T2-5 spinous processes and intervening supraspinous ligament
2
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rhomboid major insertion
A
medial border of the scapula between the base of the spine and inferior angle
3
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rhomboid minor origin
A
C7-T1 spinous processes, lowe part of ligamentum nuchae & supraspinous ligament
4
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rhomboid minor insertion
A
small triangular area at the base of spine on medial border of the scapula
5
Q
rhomboids dof
A
superiorly and laterally
6
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rhomboid nerve supply
A
dorsal scapular nerve C5
7
Q
rhomboid actions
A
retraction and medial rotation of scapula
8
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rhomboid function
A
important stabilisers of the scapula