Rhomboids

Short definition

Retract and slightly depress the scapula, stabilizing the shoulder girdle.

Full definition

Rhomboids (major and minor) — a planar deep group from spinous processes T1–T5 to the medial border of the scapula. Functions: retract the scapula toward the spine, elevate and depress it, and press it into the thorax; synergistic to the trapezius in rows, pull-ups, bar supports. Mass ≈ 0.3–0.5 % at 20–25 % body fat.

Examples

Pull-ups — the rhomboids retract the scapulae.

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