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Arising from the anterior ventral ramus of the C5 Root of the Brachial Plexus - Occasionally with additional contribution from the C4 Nerve Root. | |||
*Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5) | *Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5) | ||
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Original Editor - Naomi O'Reilly
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Rhomboids are two muscles - Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid Minor. The two rhomboids lie deep to trapezius to form parallel bands that pass inferolaterally from the vertebrae to the medial border of the scapula. Rhomboid Major is thin and flat and twice as wide as the thicker Rhomboid Minor which lies superior to it.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin & Insertion[edit | edit source]
|
Origin Proximal Attachment |
Insertion Distal Attachment | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhomboid Major | Spinous Processes T2-T5 | Medial Border of Scapula from Level of Spine to Inferior Angle |
| Rhomboid Minor | Nuchal Ligament Spinous Processes C7 & T1 |
Triangular Area Medial End of Scapular Spine |
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Arising from the anterior ventral ramus of the C5 Root of the Brachial Plexus - Occasionally with additional contribution from the C4 Nerve Root.
- Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5)
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
- Dorsal Scapular Artery
Function[edit | edit source]
Actions[edit | edit source]
- Retraction Scapula
- Rotate Scapula Inferiorly to Depress Glenoid Cavity
- Assist Serratus Anterior to Fix Scapula to Thoracic Wall and Fix Scapula during movements of the upper limb
Functional Contributions[edit | edit source]
Trigger Point Referral Pattern[edit | edit source]
Techniques[edit | edit source]
Palpation[edit | edit source]
Palpated together. Covered by trapezius so need to relax trapezius by placing hand in small of back. Palpate along vertebral border by placing fingers under it. Have patient lift hand off back (with resistance if needed) and the rhomboids push fingers out.
Length Tension Testing[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
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Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Mike Wasilisin. Rhomboid: Manual Therapy, Palpation & Stretch. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqpgr3zn9uA [last accessed 27/05/2015]
- ↑ Texas Massage Education. Rhomboids. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rph0_lwn3DY [last accessed 27/05/2015]
- ↑ Massage Sloth.Massage Turorial: Rhomboids. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9AvpcYNerg [last accessed 27/05/2015]
- ↑ eHowFitness. What Exercises Can Strengthen the Rhomboids?: Fitness Advice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jkbxsSamo8 [last accessed 27/05/2015]
