rhomboideus

[rom-boi-dee-uhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

rhomboidei 

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

Example Sentences

A firm pressure of the biceps with full fist, a pressure of the thumb against the rhomboideus, made her exclaim, "Oh, that has done me good!"

From Project Gutenberg

Rhomboideus. backward movements of head and shoulder, Intercostals. raise and depress the ribs.

From Project Gutenberg