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Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups


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Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information
- RHOMBOID MAJOR -
ORIGIN: Spines of T2-T5 and supraspinous ligaments
INSERTION: Lower half of posteromedial border of scapula, from angle to upper part of triangular area at base of scapular spine
ACTION: Retracts scapula. Rotates scapula to rest position
NERVE: Dorsal scapular nerve (C5) (from root )








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