Definition of rhomboideus in English:
rhomboideus
nounPlural rhomboidei rɒmˈbɔɪdɪəsrämˈboidēəs
Anatomy A muscle connecting the shoulder blade to the vertebrae.
Example sentencesExamples
- Muscles acting on the scapula in this section include serratus anterior, rhomboideus minor, rhomboideus major, trapezius, and deltoid.
- A slip at the level of rhomboideus minor, named rhomboideus minimus, extends from the scapula to thoracic or lower cervical vertebral spines.
- The slip from the inferior angle of the scapula has sometimes provided fasciculi that are directly continuous with the fibers of rhomboideus major.
- In another report, splenius colli accessorius or rhomboaxoides was found arising from the fascia of rhomboideus minor and serratus posterior inferior.
- This is a back view on left side, showing slips of levator scapulae to serratus anterior and rhomboideus minor.
Origin
Mid 19th century: modern Latin, from rhomboideus (musculus) (see rhomboid).