Rhomboids

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Other Names Back (Middle) Heads Rhomboids Minor Rhomboids Major Movement Scapula Adduction [1, 2] Downward Rotation [1, 2] Attachments Origin Spine Ligamentum Nuchae [1] Cervical Vertebrae (C7) [1] Spinous Processes Thoracic Vertebrae Spinous Processes T1 [1] T2-T5 [2] Insertion Scapula Medial Border (Below spine) Superior [1] Inferior [2] Related Muscles Trapezius Middle Fibers Lower Fibers Levator Scapulae Serratus Anterior Comments The Rhomboids holds the scapula against the thoracic wall.