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| Originates above the spine of the scapula, and inserts on the greater tuberosity of the humerus |
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| Abducts or elevates the shoulder joint. |
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| Supraspinatus: What it does |
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| It also works with the other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint. |
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| Originates below the spine of the scapula, in the infraspinatus fossa, and inserts on the posterior aspect of the greater tuberosity of the humerus. |
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| Externally rotates the shoulder joint. |
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| Infraspinatus: What it does |
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| It also works with the other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint. |
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| Originates on the lateral scapula border and inserts on the inferior aspect of the greater tuberosity of the humerus. |
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| Externally rotates the shoulder joint. |
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| Teres Minor: What it does |
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| It also works with the other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint. |
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| Originates on the anterior surface of the scapula, sitting directly over the ribs, and inserts on the lesser tuberosity of the humerus. |
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| Works to depress the head of the humerus allowing it to move freely in the glenohumeral joint during elevation of the arm. |
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| Subscapularis: What it does |
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| It also works with the other rotator cuff muscles to stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint. |
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