Where in the body would you find the rhomboid minor muscle?
In human anatomy, the rhomboid minor is a small skeletal muscle on the back that connects the scapula with the vertebrae of the spinal column.
The rhombods contribute to maintaining the posture of the thoracic and cervical regions of the back, and contribute to the stability of the shoulder. Because of this, their clinical impact reflects to the upper body posture and shoulder mechanics.
All muscles are named based on either their bony attachments, position/location, function, fiber orientation, or in this case, the shape of the muscle. A rhomboid is a geometric shape which has four sides, but the adjacent sides are of unequal length.
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10 Comments
Char
tesla alset, right again
Glenys Russell
I busted my rhomboid muscle in a car accident 9 years ago. It's still not fully healed.
Sue Fairweather
Got it
altservehire
It is in the back and affects the shoulders. Thank you.
docluci
Knew this again
Louella Wilson
Picture suggested either back or arm
John W Shreve
"All muscles are named based on either their bony attachments, position/location, function, fiber orientation, or in this case, the shape of the muscle."
Wow. I did not know this, and I helped my daughter memorize the muscles and bones.
Richard G Schwartz
Got it.
larrywagner
I was thinking shoulder, but back was the closest. Come on Tesla catch up.
Fred Zeb Fudpucker
Todd Cates, but I disagree. I"d say neck according to this: "Mar 9, 2019 Muscle Anatomy of the Rhomboid Minor Origin: Nuchal ligament and the spinous processes of C7 and T1 Insertion: The vertebral border of the scapula, adjacent to the scapular spine."
C7 is the last cervical vertebra and T1 is the first thoracic vertebra. I said Back because Neck was not a choice. 👍