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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 == | ||
A thick, triangular muscle; one of the 4 muscles which comprise the [[ | A thick, triangular muscle; one of the 4 muscles which comprise the [[Rotator Cuff|Rotator Cuff]] of the shoulder. | ||
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
The infraspinatus fossa of scapula, with some fibres arising from the infraspinatous fascia which covers the muscle and separates it from Teres Major and Minor. | 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|Teres Minor]]. | ||
== Insertion == | == Insertion == | ||
The posterior aspect of greater tuberosity of humerus, and the capsule of shoulder joint. | The posterior aspect of greater tuberosity of humerus, and the capsule of shoulder joint. | ||
== Nerve Supply == | == Nerve Supply == | ||
Suprascapular Nerve, | Suprascapular Nerve, | ||
== Blood Supply == | == Blood Supply == | ||
Suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries. | Suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries. | ||
== Action == | == Action == | ||
Infraspinatus is the main external rotator of the shoulder joint. | Infraspinatus is the main external rotator of the shoulder joint. | ||
It assists in producing shoulder extension. | It assists in producing shoulder extension. | ||
With the arm fixed, it abducts the inferior angle of the scapula. | With the arm fixed, it abducts the inferior angle of the scapula. | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
It provides the primary muscle force for external rotation of the shoulder. | 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. | Along with the rest of the Rotator Cuff muscles it provides stability to the shoulder complex. | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 8 December 2014
Original Editor - Wendy Walker
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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.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
The posterior aspect of greater tuberosity of humerus, and the capsule of shoulder joint.
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular Nerve,
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries.
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.
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.
Resources[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
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