by Dr. Gary Farr on 28 June 2002
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Rhomboid Major and Minor
by Dr. Gary Farr on 28 June 2002
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Origin Minor: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae
Major: spinous processes of T2 - T5 vertebraeInsertion Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle Action Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity; fix scapula to thoracic wall Innervation Dorsal scapular nerve ( C4 and C5) Arterial
SupplyDorsal scapular artery
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