Rotator Cuff Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the rotator cuff muscles?
A
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
2
Q
Origin of supraspinatus
A
Supraspinous fossa
3
Q
Insertion of supraspinatus
A
Greater tubercle
4
Q
Action of supraspinatus
A
Laterally rotates arm
5
Q
Innervation of supraspinatus
A
Suprascapular nerve
6
Q
Origin of infraspinatus
A
Infraspinous fossa
7
Q
Insertion of infraspinatus
A
Greater tubercle
8
Q
Action of infraspinatus
A
Laterally rotates arm
9
Q
Innervation of infraspinatus
A
Suprascapular nerve
10
Q
Origin of teres minor
A
Posterior surface of scapula
11
Q
Insertion of teres minor
A
Greater tubercle
12
Q
Action of teres minor
A
Laterally rotates arm
13
Q
Innervation of teres minor
A
Axillary nerve
14
Q
Origin of subscapularis
A
Subscapular fossa
15
Q
Insertion of subscapularis
A
Lesser tubercle
