Supraspinatus
Supraspinatus
☆supraspinatus
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Anatomy
- Origin
- Supraspinous fossa of scapula
- Insertion
- Upper part of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, capsule of the shoulder joint
- Nerve
- Suprascapular nerve (C5)
- Actions
- Aids deltoid in abduction of arm; draws humerus toward glenoid fossa, preventing deltoid from forcing humerus up against acromion
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