Supraspinatus Flashcards

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What is the distal attachment for supraspinatus?

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Superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus

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What is the proximal attachment for supraspinatus?

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supraspinous fossa of the scapula

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What innervates supraspinatus?

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Suprascapular nerve (C4, C5, C6)

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What are the main actions of supraspinatus?

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initiates and assists deltoid in abduction of arm and acts with other rotator muscles

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