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Definition of Musculus rhomboideus major

1. Noun. Rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column.

Medical Definition of Musculus rhomboideus major

1. Origin, spinous processes and corresponding supraspinous ligaments of first four thoracic vertebrae; insertion, medial border of scapula below spine; action, draws scapula toward vertebral column; nerve supply, dorsal of scapula nerve. Synonym: musculus rhomboideus major, greater rhomboid muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Rhomboideus Major

Literary usage of Musculus rhomboideus major

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Lehrbuch der Anatomie des Menschen: Mit Rücksicht auf physiologische by Joseph Hyrtl (1882)
"... und Latissimus erscheinen: Der grosse und kleine rautenförmige Muskel, Musculus rhomboideus major et minor. Sie machen eigentlich nur Einen Muskel aus, ..."

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