What muscle retracts the scapula?

Rhomboideus major and rhomboideus minor inserted at the medial border of the scapula, supplied by dorsal scapular nerve (c5) retracts and elevates the scapula. these are also called as tha brassiers of the scapula. read more

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The scapula, commonly referred to as the shoulder blade, is the bone that sits above the rib cage in the upper back. It creates the shoulder joint where it meets with the head of the humerus—the bone of the upper arm. The scapulae can move in six directions and each movement is produced by specific, primary muscles. read more