Upper Limb Innervations

Question 1

Which nerve innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus?

Answer 1

Suprascapular nerve

Question 2

Does the subscapularis attach to the greater or lesser tubercle of the humerus?

Answer 2

Lesser tubercle of humerus

Question 3

Is the Teres Minor or Teres Major part of the rotator cuff muscles?

Answer 3

Teres Minor

Question 4

What is the nerve supply of Teres Major and Teres Minor respectively?

Answer 4

Teres Minor is innervated by the axillary nerve (*C5, C6).

Teres Major is innervated by the lower subscapular nerve (C5, *C6)