Rotator Cuff Flashcards
1
Q
what muscles is this comprised of?
A
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
2
Q
what is attached to the greater tuberosity
A
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
3
Q
what is attached to the lesser tuberosity
A
subscapularis
4
Q
role of supraspinatus
A
initiation of abduction (15 degrees)
5
Q
role of infraspinatus
A
external rotation
6
Q
role of teres minor
A
external rotation
7
Q
role of subscapularis
A
internal rotation
8
Q
innervation
A
branches of the brachial plexus
