Meaning & use
Rhomboideus
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Either of two muscles (major and minor) in the upper back that connect the shoulder blade to the spine and help retract the shoulder.
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Rowing exercises are known to strengthen the rhomboideus muscles between the shoulder blades.
The physical therapist assessed the rhomboideus for signs of strain.
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The Latin name reflects the muscle's diamond, or rhombus-like, shape.
Words with a similar meaning
rhomboid muscle
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