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== Description == | == Description == | ||
<div align="justify">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. Usually there is a small space between both rhomboid muscles, however in some cases one may find one single blended muscle instead.</div> | <div align="justify">The Rhomboids are two muscles - Rhomboid Major & Rhomboid Minor. </div><div align="justify">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. Usually there is a small space between both rhomboid muscles, however in some cases one may find one single blended muscle instead.</div> | ||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 27 May 2015
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Description[edit | edit source]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin & Insertion[edit | edit source]
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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 |
| [1]
Rhomboid Major |
[2]
Rhomboid Minor |
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]
- Scapular Retraction
- Scapular Elevation
- Scapular Rotation 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]
The referral pattern of the Rhomboids is not as widely distributed but local to the muscles. The pain generally extends from the edge of the shoulder blades to the spine. Since the Rhomboids on both sides are almost always affected, this is a primary source of mid back tightness or aching between the shoulder blades.[4]
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.
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]
References will automatically be added here, see adding references tutorial.- ↑ Anatomy Online Course. Rhomboid Major. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_RvgWQj_DQ [last accessed 19/03/2015]
- ↑ T.A.A.I. Rhomboid Minor. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyHxTRkAPY4 [last accessed 19/03/2015]
- ↑ http://brentbrookbush.com/rhomboids/
- ↑ http://www.pressurepointer.com/Rhomboid_trigger_points.htm
- ↑ Texas Massage Education. Rhomboids. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rph0_lwn3DY [last accessed 27/05/2015]
- ↑ Texas Massage Education. Rhomboids. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqpgr3zn9uA [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]
