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lesser rhomboid muscle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lesser rhomboid muscle has 1 sense
  1. rhomboid minor muscle, lesser rhomboid muscle, musculus rhomboideus minor - rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the vertebral column and slightly upward
    --1 is a kind of rhomboid, rhomboid muscle

Definitions from the Web

Lesser Rhomboid Muscle

The lesser rhomboid muscle, also known as rhomboid minor, is a skeletal muscle located in the upper back region. It is one of the two rhomboid muscles, with the other being the greater rhomboid muscle.

Definition

Noun:

  1. A flat, triangular muscle in the upper back.
  2. The smaller of the two rhomboid muscles.

Usage:

The lesser rhomboid muscle plays a crucial role in stabilizing the scapula and facilitating various movements of the shoulder. It helps retract and rotate the scapula, allowing for proper posture and shoulder blade control.

Sample Sentences

1. When performing pull-ups, it is important to engage the lesser rhomboid muscle to prevent rounded shoulders.

2. The lesser rhomboid muscle can commonly become strained or tense due to poor posture.

3. Physical therapy exercises can help strengthen the lesser rhomboid muscle after an injury or surgery.

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