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What is the insertion point of the Rhomboid Minor?
What is the insertion point of the Rhomboid Minor?
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the Rhomboid Minor?
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the Rhomboid Minor?
What movement does the Rhomboid Minor primarily facilitate?
What movement does the Rhomboid Minor primarily facilitate?
From which spinal levels does the Rhomboid Minor originate?
From which spinal levels does the Rhomboid Minor originate?
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If the dorsal scapular nerve was damaged, what primary action would be affected?
If the dorsal scapular nerve was damaged, what primary action would be affected?
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Study Notes
Rhomboid Minor Muscle
- Origin: Spinous processes of vertebrae C7 and T1.
- Insertion: Medial border of the scapula, specifically the inferior portion.
- Action: Retracts the scapula (pulls it medially towards the spine). It also rotates the scapula downward.
- Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the Rhomboid Minor muscle. This quiz covers its origin, insertion, action, and innervation. Perfect for students of anatomy or anyone interested in the muscular system.
