Definition of Musculus rhomboideus minor

1. Noun. Rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the vertebral column and slightly upward.


Medical Definition of Musculus rhomboideus minor

1. Origin, spinous processes of sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae; insertion, medial margin of scapula above spine; action, draws scapula toward vertebral column and slightly upward; nerve supply, dorsal nerve of scapula. Synonym: musculus rhomboideus minor, lesser rhomboid muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Rhomboideus Minor

musculus rectus capitis posterior major
musculus rectus capitis posterior minor
musculus rectus capitis posticus major
musculus rectus capitis posticus minor
musculus rectus externus
musculus rectus femoris
musculus rectus inferior
musculus rectus internus
musculus rectus lateralis
musculus rectus medialis
musculus rectus superior
musculus rectus thoracis
musculus retrahens aurem
musculus rhomboatloideus
musculus rhomboideus major
musculus rhomboideus minor (current term)
musculus risorius
musculus sacrococcygeus anterior
musculus sacrococcygeus dorsalis
musculus sacrococcygeus posterior
musculus sacrococcygeus ventralis
musculus sacrolumbalis
musculus sacrospinalis
musculus salpingopharyngeus
musculus sartorius
musculus scalenus
musculus scalenus anterior
musculus scalenus anticus
musculus scalenus medius
musculus scalenus minimus

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