Rhomboid major

Definition

The Rhomboid Major is a skeletal muscle located in the upper back, between the spine and the scapula. It acts to retract and rotate the scapula, playing a crucial role in maintaining posture and enabling shoulder movements.

Related terms

Scapula: A flat, triangular bone located on the posterior side of the rib cage that serves as an important attachment site for multiple muscles.

Retraction: The movement of pulling a part of the body backwards; in this context, it refers to pulling the scapula towards the spine.

Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting, significantly influenced by skeletal and muscular structures