Rhomboid Minor

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Rhomboid strength test

If a position of medial rotation of the humerus and elevation of the scapula is permitted during testing of the middle trapezius, it ceases to be a trapezius test. As seen in this illustration, the humerus is medially rotated, and the scapula is elevated, depressed anteriorly, and adducted by rhomboid action rather than by middle trapezius action. A comparison of this photograph with the one on the facing page gives an example of what is meant by obtaining the specific action in which a muscle is the prime mover. The marked difference that often exists between strength of the rhomboids and of the trapezius is dramatically demonstrated by careful testing. Patient: Prone. Fixation: Same as for middle trapezius, except the middle deltoid does not assist as an intervening muscle and the elbow extensors are necessary intervening muscles. Test: Adduction and elevation of scapula, with a downward rotation (medial rotation of the inferior angle). The position of the scapula is obtained by placing the shoulder in 90° abduction and in sufficient medial rotation to move the scapula into the test position. The palm of the hand faces in a caudal direction. Pressure: Against the forearm, in a downward direction toward the table.

Satellite trigger point Rhomboid Minor

Satellite trigger point Scalenes Levator scapulae Middle Trapezius Infraspinatus Latissimus dorsi

Trigger Point Activating Rhomboid Minor

Trigger Point Activating Hanging wallpaper lifting boxes over your head pull-ups extensive work at a computer

Trigger Point S & S Rhomboid Minor

Trigger Point S & S Popping and grinding noises during movement of the scapula aching pain at rest rounded shoulders or slumped posture and the inability to stand upright

Trigger point needling Rhomboid Minor

Trigger point needling The TP is localized and fixed against the chest wall between the fingers of the palpating hand. needle is directed almost tangential to the surface. The needle is aimed toward a rib to avoid penetrating an intercostal space

action Rhomboid Minor

action adducts scapula and elevation of medial border inferior fibers aid in rotating the glenoid cavity inferior stabilize medial boarder of SG

antagonists Rhomboid Minor

antagonists Deltoid Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres major and minor Subscapularis

insertion Rhomboid Minor

insertion Attaches to the root of the spine of the scapula

length test Rhomboid Minor

length test

nerve Rhomboid Minor

nerve Dorsal Scapular Nerve C4 C5

origin Rhomboid Minor

origin Attaches to the spinous processes of C7 and T1

palpation Rhomboid Minor

palpation Subjects hand placed in the small of the back ( relax trapezius) the rhomboids can be palpated through trapezium when the hand is moved backwards. Felt/seen between the medial border of the scapula and the vertebral column

strength test Rhomboid Minor

strength test Individual Position: The individual is standing with their hand placed on their hip. Practitioner Position: The practitioner is standing beside the individual with their hand placed on the elbow of the side being tested. Description of Muscle Test: The individual is requested to push their shoulder backward while the practitioner applies a forward resistance

synergist Rhomboid Minor

synergist Pectoralis major and minor Subclavius Serratus anterior Latissimus dorsi Trapezius Rhomboid major Levator scapulae

trigger point Rhomboid Minor

trigger point

Rhomboid Minor

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