Rotator cuff muscles Flashcards
1
Q
what are the rotator cuff muscles ?
A
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
teres minor
Subscapularis
2
Q
Supraspinatus tendonitis presents as ?
A
classic ‘painful arc’ - Passive abduction is painful between between 60 and 120 degrees.
She is unable to abduct the arm herself past 70-80 degrees.
Flexion and extension are preserved.
3
Q
Supraspinatus muscle helps with ?
A
aBDucts arm before deltoid
Most commonly injured
4
Q
role of infraspinatus ?
A
Rotates arm laterally
5
Q
x
A
x
6
Q
x
A
x
7
Q
role of teres minor ?
A
aDDucts & rotates arm laterally
8
Q
x
A
9
Q
x
A
10
Q
role of subscapularis
A
aDDuct & rotates arm medially
