State the origin and insertion of rhomboid minor and its primary action.

State the origin and insertion of rhomboid minor and its primary action.

• A. Origin: spinous processes C7-T1. Insertion: medial border of the scapula at the level of the spine. Action: retracts and downwardly rotates the scapula.
• B. Origin: spinous processes T2-T5. Insertion: medial border of the scapula from the spine to the inferior angle. Action: retracts the scapula and rotates it downward.
• C. Origin: transverse processes C1-C4. Insertion: superior angle of the scapula. Action: elevates scapula.
• D. Origin: skull; Insertion: clavicle. Action: elevates scapula.

Answer: (A)