Where Does Rhomboid Major Originate and Insert?

The rhomboid major arises from the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae T2 to T5 as well as the supraspinous ligament. It inserts on the medial border of the scapula, from about the level of the scapular spine to the scapula's inferior angle.

Where does the rhomboid minor originate and insert?

The rhomboid minor arises from the inferior border of the nuchal ligament, from the spinous processes of the seventh cervical and first thoracic vertebrae, and from the intervening supraspinous ligaments. It is inserted into a small area of the medial border of the scapula at the level of the scapular spine.

Where does the name rhomboid come from?

The rhomboid muscle is named for its shape. Specifically, the name comes from the Greek “rhombos”, which describes the angled parallelogram shape. The rhomboids are part of the deep layer of muscles on the back and are located between the scapula and the spine.

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