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Supraspinatus

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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.

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.

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Function[edit | edit source]

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