Where do the rhomboids attach?

Where do the rhomboids attach?

• A. Medial border of the scapula to the upper thoracic spine
• B. Lateral border of the scapula
• C. Clavicle to the acromion
• D. Inferior border of the scapula

Answer: (A)

Rhomboids attach from the spinous processes of the upper thoracic and lower cervical spine to the medial (vertebral) border of the scapula. This arrangement places the muscle to pull the scapula toward the spine (retraction) and help elevate and stabilize it. They do not attach to the lateral border, clavicle, or inferior border.

Rhomboids attach from the spinous processes of the upper thoracic and lower cervical spine to the medial (vertebral) border of the scapula. This arrangement places the muscle to pull the scapula toward the spine (retraction) and help elevate and stabilize it. They do not attach to the lateral border, clavicle, or inferior border.