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Rhomboids

Musculi rhomboidei · Rombické svaly

Muscles

Looks like

Two flat, oblong muscles between the spine and the inner edge of each shoulder blade, under the trapezius.

What it does

Squeeze the shoulder blades together and hold them against the ribs.

Keeping it well

Ache between the shoulder blades is usually posture; rowing and band exercises help. Pain there with breathlessness or chest pressure needs urgent care.

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