Rotator Cuff Flashcards
What muscles make up the rotator cuff?
Supscapularis, treres major, infraspinatus and supraspinatus
Origin of the rotator cuff?
Scapula
Insertion of the rotator cuff?
Humerus
integral with shoulder capsule
Action of the rotator cuff?
Shoulder stabilisation
Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
What is the action of the subscapularis?
Medial rotation
What muscles perform lateral rotation within the rotator cuff?
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres major
Exercises for the rotator cuff?
Side lying abduction
Cable or band abduction
Origin of the teres major?
Scapula
Insertion of the teres major?
Humerus
Action of the teres major?
Medial rotation
Adduction
Shoulder extension
Exercises for the teres major?
Ball under elbow squeeze
Cable adductor pull
90 degree arm rotation whilst lying flat
Origin of the teres minor?
Scapula
Insertion of the teres minor?
Humerus
Action of the teres minor?
Adduction
Shoulder lateral rotation
Exercises for the teres minor?
Bent arm extension rotation against a wall
Ball under elbow squeeze
