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What is the insertion point of the Rhomboid Minor?
What is the insertion point of the Rhomboid Minor?
- Superior medial border of the scapula
- Inferior lateral border of the scapula
- Superior lateral border of the scapula
- Inferior medial border of the scapula (correct)
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the Rhomboid Minor?
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the Rhomboid Minor?
- Axillary nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
- Dorsal scapular nerve (correct)
- Suprascapular nerve
What movement does the Rhomboid Minor primarily facilitate?
What movement does the Rhomboid Minor primarily facilitate?
- Depression and protraction of the scapula
- Retraction and downward rotation of the scapula
- Protraction and upward rotation of the scapula
- Retraction and rotation of the scapula (correct)
From which spinal levels does the Rhomboid Minor originate?
From which spinal levels does the Rhomboid Minor originate?
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?
Flashcards
Rhomboid Minor
Rhomboid Minor
A muscle located in the upper back that helps retract and rotate the scapula.
Origin of Rhomboid Minor
Origin of Rhomboid Minor
Spines of C7-T1 vertebrae where the muscle begins.
Insertion of Rhomboid Minor
Insertion of Rhomboid Minor
Attaches to the inferior medial border of the scapula.
Action of Rhomboid Minor
Action of Rhomboid Minor
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Innervation of Rhomboid Minor
Innervation of Rhomboid Minor
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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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