Summary Rhomboid Minor and Major Origin Minor: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae; Major: spinous processes of T2 - T5 vertebrae Insertion Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle Action Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity; fix scapula to thoracic wall. Innervation Dorsal scapular nerve (C4 and C5) Arterial Supply Dorsal scapular artery
Rhomboid Minor and Major summary OBC What is the origin of the Rhomboid Minor? Origin Minor: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae; Major: spinous processes of T2 - T5 vertebrae Show Bullets