Infraspinatus
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Description[edit | edit source]
A thick, triangular muscle; one of the 4 muscles which comprise the Rotator Cuff of the shoulder.
Origin[edit | edit source]
The infraspinatus fossa of scapula, with some fibres arising from the infraspinatous fascia which covers the muscle and separates it from Teres Major and Teres Minor.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Insertion[edit | edit source]
The posterior aspect of greater tuberosity of humerus, and the capsule of shoulder joint.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular Nerve (C5 & C6)Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Action[edit | edit source]
Infraspinatus is the main external rotator of the shoulder joint.
It assists in producing shoulder extension.
With the arm fixed, it abducts the inferior angle of the scapula. Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Function[edit | edit source]
It provides the primary muscle force for external rotation of the shoulder.
Along with the rest of the Rotator Cuff muscles it provides stability to the shoulder complex.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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Resources[edit | edit source]
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References
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- ↑ KenHub. Infraspinatus Muscle - Attachments & Action/Function. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdwyUrDQoUg (last accessed 29/2/2016)