rhomboideus

[ rom-boi-dee-uhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural rhom·boi·de·i [rom-, boi, -dee-ahy].

1. either of two back muscles that function to move the scapula.

rhomboideus

/ rɒmˈbɔɪdɪəs /

noun

1. anatomy either of two muscles that connect the spinal vertebrae to the scapulae

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhomboideus¹

1825–35; < New Latin ( musculus ) rhomboideus; rhomboid, -eus

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhomboideus¹

C19: New Latin, from Late Latin rhomboides : see rhomboid