Definition of Greater rhomboid muscle

1. Noun. Rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column.

Exact synonyms: Musculus Rhomboideus Major, Rhomboideus Major Muscle
Generic synonyms: Rhomboid, Rhomboid Muscle

Medical Definition of Greater rhomboid muscle

1. Origin, spinous processes and corresponding supraspinous ligaments of first four thoracic vertebrae; insertion, medial border of scapula below spine; action, draws scapula toward vertebral column; nerve supply, dorsal of scapula nerve. Synonym: musculus rhomboideus major, greater rhomboid muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Greater Rhomboid Muscle

greater omentum
greater palatine artery
greater palatine canal
greater palatine foramen
greater palatine groove
greater palatine nerve
greater pectoral muscle
greater pelvis
greater peritoneal cavity
greater peritoneal sac
greater petrosal nerve
greater pichiciego
greater posterior rectus muscle of head
greater prairie chicken
greater psoas muscle
greater rhomboid muscle (current term)
greater ring of iris
greater saphenous vein
greater saphenous veins
greater scaup
greater scaups
greater sciatic notch
greater spearwort
greater splanchnic nerve
greater stitchwort
greater superficial petrosal nerve
greater supraclavicular fossa
greater than
greater thans
greater trochanter

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