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'''Original Editor '''- [http://www.physio-pedia.com/User:Wendy_Walker Wendy Walker] | '''Original Editor '''- [http://www.physio-pedia.com/User:Wendy_Walker Wendy Walker] | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Supraspinatus is the smallest of the 4 muscles which comprise the Rotator Cuff of the shoulder joint. | Supraspinatus is the smallest of the 4 muscles which comprise the Rotator Cuff of the shoulder joint. | ||
It travels underneath the acromion. | |||
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
Supraspinatus fossa of the scapula | Supraspinatus fossa of the scapula. | ||
== Insertion == | == Insertion == | ||
Greater tuberosity of the humerus, superior facet. | Greater tuberosity of the humerus, superior facet. | ||
== Nerve Supply == | == Nerve Supply == | ||
Suprascapular Nerve, C5 & 6, superior trunk of the brachial plexus. | Suprascapular Nerve, C5 & 6, superior trunk of the brachial plexus. | ||
== Blood Supply == | == Blood Supply == | ||
Suprascapular Artery. | |||
== Action == | == Action == | ||
It abducts the arm from 0 to 15 degrees, when it is the main agonist, then assists deltoid to produce abduction beyond this range up to 90 degrees. | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Supraspinatus is the smallest of the 4 muscles which comprise the Rotator Cuff of the shoulder joint.
It travels underneath the acromion.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Supraspinatus fossa of the scapula.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Greater tuberosity of the humerus, superior facet.
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular Nerve, C5 & 6, superior trunk of the brachial plexus.
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular Artery.
Action[edit | edit source]
It abducts the arm from 0 to 15 degrees, when it is the main agonist, then assists deltoid to produce abduction beyond this range up to 90 degrees.
Function[edit | edit source]
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