Rotator Cuffs

Question 1

Function of Rotator Cuffs

Answer 1

Stabilisation of the shoulder

Question 2

1 with origin and insertion

Answer 2

Supraspinatus
Origin (O) = supraspinous fossa
Insertion (I) = greater tuberosity

Question 3

2 with origin and insertion

Answer 3

Infraspinatus
O = infraspinous fossa
I = greater tuberosity

Question 4

3 with origin and insertion

Answer 4

Subscapularis
O = subscapular fossa
I = lesser tuberosity

Question 5

4 with origin and insertion

Answer 5

Teres minor
O = lateral border of scapula
I = greater tuberosity

Question 6

Innervation=

Answer 6

Subscapular nerve, suprascapular nerve, axillary nerve