Rotator Cuff Muscles
What is the action of the suprascapular muscle?
abducts the arm 0-15 degrees
What is the insertion of the supraspinatus muscle?
greater tubercle of humerus
What is the attachment of the infraspinatus muscle?
greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the attachment of the teres minor?
greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the origin of the infraspinatus muscle?
infraspinous fossa
What is the origin of the teres minor?
lateral border of scapula
What is the action of the infraspinatus muscle?
laterally rotates arm
What innervates the infraspinatus muscle?
suprascapular nerve
What innervates the suprasinatus muscle?
suprascapular nerve
What is the origin of the suprasinatus muscle?
supraspinatus fossa
Name the four rotator cuff muscles
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis