supraspinatus muscle

musculus supraspinatus

The supraspinatus is a relatively small muscle of the upper limb that takes its name from its origin from the supraspinous fossa superior to the spine of the scapula. It is one of the four rotator cuff muscles and also abducts the arm at the shoulder. The spine of the scapula separates the supraspinatus muscle from the infraspinatus muscle, which originates below the spine. [WP,unvetted].

Type Muscle
Structure parente muscle of shoulder
Nom latin musculus supraspinatus
FMA ID 9629

Questions fréquentes

What is the supraspinatus muscle?
The supraspinatus is a relatively small muscle of the upper limb that takes its name from its origin from the supraspinous fossa superior to the spine of the scapula. It is one of the four rotator cuff muscles and also abducts the arm at the shoulder. The spine of the scapula separates the supraspin
What is the Latin name for the supraspinatus muscle?
The Latin name for the supraspinatus muscle is musculus supraspinatus.

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