Where does rhomboid minor insert?

Where does rhomboid minor insert?

• A. Inferior angle of the scapula
• B. Lateral border of the scapula
• C. Medial border of the scapula at the spine
• D. Superior angle of the scapula

Answer: (C)

The rhomboid minor inserts on the medial border of the scapula at the level of the scapular spine. This placement lets the muscle pull the scapula toward the spine (retraction) and help rotate it downward, while also stabilizing it against the thoracic wall. The inferior angle on the medial border is where the rhomboid major attaches, not the minor, and the lateral (axillary) border or the superior angle are not insertion sites for these rhomboids. So, the best match is the medial border at the spine.

The rhomboid minor inserts on the medial border of the scapula at the level of the scapular spine. This placement lets the muscle pull the scapula toward the spine (retraction) and help rotate it downward, while also stabilizing it against the thoracic wall. The inferior angle on the medial border is where the rhomboid major attaches, not the minor, and the lateral (axillary) border or the superior angle are not insertion sites for these rhomboids. So, the best match is the medial border at the spine.