rhomboides (Meaning)
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rhomboides (n.)
A rhomboid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhomboides
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
rhomboides Sentence Examples
- The rhomboides is a muscle located on the back of the neck, connecting the skull to the spine.
- The rhomboides major and rhomboides minor are the two muscles that comprise the rhomboides.
- The rhomboides major is larger and more superficial than the rhomboides minor.
- The rhomboides major originates from the spinous processes of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).
- The rhomboides minor originates from the ligamentum nuchae and the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).
- The rhomboides muscles insert into the medial border of the scapula.
- The rhomboides muscles act to draw the scapula medially and upward, and to rotate the scapula downward.
- Weakness of the rhomboides muscles can lead to winging of the scapula, a condition in which the scapula protrudes from the back.
- Strengthening the rhomboides muscles can help to improve posture and prevent shoulder pain.
- The rhomboides muscles are commonly targeted in exercises such as rows and pull-ups.
FAQs About the word rhomboides
A rhomboid.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rhomboides is a muscle located on the back of the neck, connecting the skull to the spine.
The rhomboides major and rhomboides minor are the two muscles that comprise the rhomboides.
The rhomboides major is larger and more superficial than the rhomboides minor.
The rhomboides major originates from the spinous processes of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).
