Name the rhomboid major's insertion, origin, and action.
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Name the rhomboid major's insertion, origin, and action.
Skeletal Muscle:
Skeletal muscle can be described by its origin, insertion and function. The origin is (most often) the proximal boney site where the muscle attaches, while the insertion is (most often) the distal boney attachment on which it acts. What occurs when the muscle contracts are deemed its functions.
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View this answerThe rhomboid major is a superficial muscle located in the upper back, below are its characteristics:
- Origin- Spinous processes of the second to...
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Chapter 13 / Lesson 11Explore the rhomboid major muscle. See where the rhomboid major muscle is found and understand its functions. Find the insertion of the rhomboid major muscle.