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Supraspinatus10

• The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles-subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor-and their musculotendinous attachments (see the image below). (medscape.com)
• The supraspinatus and the infraspinatus are both innervated by the suprascapular nerve, originate in the scapula, and insert on the greater tuberosity. (medscape.com)
• The third drawing depicts the supraspinatus muscle, subscapularis muscle, coronoid process, acromion process and humerus. (doctorstock.com)
• The supraspinatus originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserts onto the greater tuberosity of the humerus. (yogauonline.com)
• The rotator cuff muscles consist of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis, which coordinate to balance the shoulder. (beinghuman.org)
• uncommon, most rotator cuff tears involve the supraspinatus, but isolated subscapularis tears and supraspinatus tears with associated subscapularis tears do occur and are purhaps more common than previously believed. (eorif.com)
• The supraspinatus runs along the top of the scapula above the spine. (medicallegalblog.com)
• The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles surrounding the glenohumeral joint, consisting of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. (massageandbodyworkdigital.com)
• The supraspinatus spans from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula, passing underneath the acromion and attaching to the superior facet of the greater tubercle on the humerus (Image 1). (massageandbodyworkdigital.com)
• There are four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor) that surround the glenohumeral joint. (shoulderpaininfo.com)

Humerus24

• During the contraction of the subscapularis, internal or medial rotation of the humerus occurs. (livestrong.com)
• Includes the joint capsule, head of humerus, glenoid labrum and scapula. (doctorstock.com)
• The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles that attach the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus (upper arm bone). (beaconortho.com)
• Both pectoralis major and minor were short (more on the left than the right), drawing the glenoid fossa, anteriorly, so that, in order to control the humerus, the rotator cuff group were at a considerable disadvantage resulting in extreme shortness of infraspinatus and subscapularis. (positivehealth.com)
• This shoulder joint model consists of the upper half of the humerus, as well as the clavicle and scapula. (anatomywarehouse.com)
• The teres minor attaches the lateral border of the scapula to the outside edge of the back of the humerus (see the diagram). (texasleaguers.com)
• The teres minor is stretched by internal rotation when the back of the humerus turns away from the scapula. (texasleaguers.com)
• It is also stretched as the humerus moves away from the scapula. (texasleaguers.com)
• The faster the humerus is moving away from the scapula and the greater the rate of internal rotation, the more powerful the contraction must be to maintain joint stability. (texasleaguers.com)
• The shoulder comprises three main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collarbone), and the humerus (upper arm bone). (2xu.com)
• On the front is the subscapularis, which originates from the subscapular fossa of the scapula and inserts onto the lesser tuberosity of the humerus. (yogauonline.com)
• The teres minor originates from the lateral border of the scapula and inserts onto the greater tuberosity of the humerus. (yogauonline.com)
• The lateral surface of the scapula faces the humerus. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Glenohumeral joint - between the glenoid fossa of the scapula and the head of the humerus. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• They are the humerus, scapula, and the clavicle. (theorthopedicgroup.com)
• Origin = ventral scapula, Insertion = lesser tuberosity of humerus and humeral metaphysis. (eorif.com)
• The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that that extend from the scapula to the humerus (upper arm bone) to provide stability and prevent dislocation. (medicallegalblog.com)
• The subscapularis spans from the subscapular fossa to the lesser tubercle of the humerus (Image 3). (massageandbodyworkdigital.com)
• The bulk of the problems relate to the humerus (upper arm), the scapula (shoulder blade), the prominent projection off of it (acromion) and the four rotator cuff muscles. (carpaltunnelrelief.net)
• The trapezius, lattissimus dorsi, levator scapulae, rhomboid, serratus anterior muscle and the teres major and teres minor muscles are important muscles acting upon the scapula and the humerus respectively. (carpaltunnelrelief.net)
• The Scapula is the bone that is most commonly referred to as the shoulder blade and connects the humerus to the collar bone. (drmaheshreddy.com)
• There is also a surface of the scapula which faces towards the humerus, known as the Lateral surface. (drmaheshreddy.com)
• Bones: The three main bones of the shoulder are the clavicle (also known as the collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blades), and the humerus (upper arm bone). (aptoco.com)
• These muscles hold the head of the humerus in the cavity of the scapula called the glenoid. (aptoco.com)

Subscapular fossa3

• The costal or ventral surface of the scapula presents a broad concavity, the subscapular fossa. (wikipedia.org)
• Subscapular fossa Subscapularis muscle Wikimedia Commons has media related to Oblique ridges of scapula. (wikipedia.org)
• This side of the scapula is concave and the concave depression over most of its surface is called the Subscapular Fossa. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Tendon11

• Underneath the subscapularis tendon lies the bicep tendon. (livestrong.com)
• 6 medial extension of subacromial-subdeltoid bursa]] * Subscapular Bursa or the Scapulothoracic Bursa: between the tendon of the subscapularis muscle and the shoulder joint capsule. (physio-pedia.com)
• As for the surgical treatment of the rotator cuff tears, the subscapularis tendon tears have recently received much attention for the mini-open or arthroscopic repair. (biomedcentral.com)
• The results of surgical repair for the subscapularis tendon tear are satisfactory, but the range of external rotation is reported to be restricted after the repair. (biomedcentral.com)
• The purpose of this study was to evaluate the range of glenohumeral joint motion after repairs of various sizes of subscapularis tendon tears. (biomedcentral.com)
• Using eight fresh frozen human cadaveric shoulders (mean age at death, 81.5 years), three sizes of subscapularis tendon tear (small, medium, and large) were made and then repaired. (biomedcentral.com)
• As the size of the subscapularis tendon tear increased, the passive ranges of horizontal abduction and external rotation of the glenohumeral joint after repair decreased significantly. (biomedcentral.com)
• In shoulders with a subscapularis tendon tear, it is necessary to consider the reduction of external rotation depending on tear size. (biomedcentral.com)
• Thus, it is reported that the clinical outcome was improved even if the range of external rotation decreased after the subscapularis tendon repair. (biomedcentral.com)
• The purpose of this study was to evaluate the range of glenohumeral joint motion after repairs of three sizes of subscapularis tendon tears with suture anchors using fresh frozen cadaveric shoulders. (biomedcentral.com)
• Comma sign = Remnants of the superior glenohumeral and medial coracohumeral ligaments are seen retracted from the lesser tuberosity in patients with subscap tears when viewed arthroscopically which can be used to locate the torn subscapularis tendon (Lo IK, Arthroscopy 2003;19:334). (eorif.com)

Trigger points in subscapularis2

• Activities that can result in trigger points in subscapularis include repetitive forceful internal rotation of the shoulder such as with throwing a ball, using a racket or freestyle swimming and repeated forceful lifting such as lifting a child overhead and down. (equilibriummassage.co.nz)
• Trigger Points in Subscapularis - it's important to include stretching as part of treatment. (nielasher.com)

Muscles16

• Four rotator cuff muscles that act on the shoulder take their origin from the scapula. (medscape.com)
• The scapula is freely moveable, because it is suspended by these muscles. (medscape.com)
• The subscapularis is part of your rotator cuff muscles. (livestrong.com)
• Subscapularis exercises can help to prevent injury and strengthen the muscles of the rotator cuff. (livestrong.com)
• The subscapularis muscle , which is the largest and strongest muscle of the rotator cuff, is one out of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff apparatus. (livestrong.com)
• The following subscapularis exercises will help to build strength in the muscles of the rotator cuff, as well as provide enhanced stability and mobility of the shoulder joint. (livestrong.com)
• With consideration to the number of muscles that move and stress the scapula when throwing a baseball, it's amazing how rarely scapular stress fractures are diagnosed in pitchers. (texasleaguers.com)
• Muscles with origins on the scapula. (texasleaguers.com)
• The fractured scapula does not typically require fixation as the tone of the surrounding muscles holds the pieces in place for healing to occur. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• The first three of these muscles are named in association with where they lie in relation to the scapula. (medicallegalblog.com)
• These four muscles are attached to the scapula. (shoulderpaininfo.com)
• There are muscles that stabilize the scapula and others that help move the arm. (shoulderpaininfo.com)
• These muscles all originate to some degree off of the scapula, or shoulder blade. (carpaltunnelrelief.net)
• One of the rotator cuff muscles, the subscapularis muscle, stems from this side of the bone. (drmaheshreddy.com)
• If fractured, the Scapula does really require a lot of intervention as the family of muscles around exert enough pressure on the bone to have the pieces in the right place for proper healing. (drmaheshreddy.com)
• As a result, serratus anterior was involved in all patients, followed by subscapularis and trapezius muscles. (bvsalud.org)

Surface of the scapula5

• The costal (anterior) surface of the scapula faces the ribcage . (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Fig 1 - The costal surface of the scapula. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• The posterior surface of the scapula faces outwards. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Fig 3 - The posterior surface of the scapula. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• There exists a muscle called the Serratus Anterior muscle which stems from the ribs 2-8 and is attached to the costal surface of the scapula thereby pulling it towards the rib cage. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Stabilize1

• The subscapularis helps to stabilize the shoulder joint. (livestrong.com)

Levator scapulae2

• Additionally, the trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids, and levator scapulae insert on the scapula and are responsible for scapular mobility and stability. (medscape.com)
• Levator scapulae 6. (musclemagfitness.com)

Serratus anterior1

• I reached into her axilla, found tension between the second digitation of serratus anterior and subscapularis. (efullcircle.com)

Fossa5

• The glenoid cavity (or, alternatively, the glenoid fossa) is set on the expanded aspect of the lateral angle of the scapula. (medscape.com)
• The subscapularis (rotator cuff muscle) originates from this fossa. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Infraspinous fossa - the area below the spine of the scapula, it displays a convex shape. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Supraspinous fossa - the area above the spine of the scapula, it is much smaller than the infraspinous fossa, and is more convex in shape. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Ligaments reinforce the capsule and connect the humeral head to the glenoid fossa of the scapula. (shoulderpaininfo.com)

Spine5

• The posterior third originates from the spine of the scapula and acts to extend the arm back away from the body. (yogauonline.com)
• Spine - the most prominent feature of the posterior scapula. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• The back of the scapula is divided by a ridge called the spine that we will be important to remember later when we discuss the rotator cuff. (medicallegalblog.com)
• The infraspinatus runs along the back of the scapula beneath the spine. (medicallegalblog.com)
• It is on this surface where the spine of the scapula resides. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Latissimus dorsi1

• 1. Soft tissues and flexibility restrictions in pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, or subscapularis - all of which would limit shoulder external rotation range of motion. (ericcressey.com)

Acromion process2

• The final graphic shows the scapula, acromion process, coracoid process and glenoid labrum. (doctorstock.com)
• The acromioclavicular joint allows a small amount of movement to occur between the outer (lateral) part of the clavicle and a projection on the top of the scapula called the acromion process. (shoulderpaininfo.com)

Collarbone2

• The clavicle is the collarbone on the side of the neck, and the scapula is the shoulder blade. (beinghuman.org)
• The shoulder blade is called the scapula and the collarbone is called the clavicle. (shoulderpaininfo.com)

Costal3

• Costal surface of left scapula. (wikipedia.org)
• Originating from the superolateral surface of the costal scapula is the coracoid process . (teachmeanatomy.info)
• The two surfaces of the scapula are called the Costal surface and the Dorsal surface. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Bone4

• The scapula is a triangular-shaped bone that functions mainly as a site for muscle attachment. (medscape.com)
• This muscle is named the subscapularis because it is located underneath the scapula or wing bone. (livestrong.com)
• Pitcher X's stress fracture was located on the lower outside edge of the scapula bone, called the lateral border. (texasleaguers.com)
• The scapula is a fairly flat triangular shaped bone located on the upper outer portion of the back. (medicallegalblog.com)

Lesser1

• CT arthrography with contrast extravasation onto the lesser tuberosity indicates subscapularis tear (Walch G, JSES 1994;3:353). (eorif.com)

Originates2

• The subscapularis is innervated by the subscapular nerve and originates on the scapula. (medscape.com)
• The teres minor is innervated by the axillary nerve, originates on the scapula, and inserts on the greater tuberosity. (medscape.com)

Coracoid process2

• Subcoracoid Bursa: between the coracoid process of the scapula and the shoulder joint capsule. (physio-pedia.com)
• They function to maintain the articulation of the clavicle with the coracoid process of the scapula. (medscape.com)

Side of the scapula1

• It attaches to the inner side of the long projection coming up the upper side of the scapula known as the acromion. (carpaltunnelrelief.net)

Anatomy of the scapula2

• In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the scapula - its bony landmarks, articulations, and clinical correlations. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Now that you appreciate the skeletal anatomy of the scapula, you will better understand these names. (medicallegalblog.com)

Muscle11

• These ridges are formed by intramuscular tendons of the subscapularis muscle. (wikipedia.org)
• The ridges give attachment to the tendinous insertions, and the surfaces between them to the fleshy fibers, of the subscapularis muscle. (wikipedia.org)
• Subscapularis muscle (shown in red). (wikipedia.org)
• The subscapularis muscle is shaped like a triangle. (livestrong.com)
• The subscapularis is the primary rotator cuff muscle responsible for this function. (livestrong.com)
• Strength in the subscapularis muscle is essential, especially for overhead activities. (livestrong.com)
• Therefore, it is vital to prevent injury by being sure that your subscapularis muscle is strong, particularly if you are an athlete in overhead sports. (livestrong.com)
• A November 2014 World Journal of Orthopedics article concludes that the subscapularis muscle could benefit more from eccentric contractions, the use of which is considered a guiding principle in the rehabilitation of tendons. (livestrong.com)
• Eccentric contraction of the subscapularis occurs when the muscle is lengthened under resistance. (livestrong.com)
• When treating subscapularis, I have found that a combination of trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques and mobilisation are effective tools in addressing shoulder pain and reduced movement associated with this muscle. (equilibriummassage.co.nz)
• This muscle is controlled by the Long Thoracic nerve and if it gets damaged by any means, the scapula would stick out of the back when one tries to push with the arm. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Posterior scapula1

• The infraspinatus and teres minor both originate from the posterior scapula, attaching to the middle and inferior facets of the greater tubercle, respectively. (massageandbodyworkdigital.com)

Left scapula1

• A number of active trigger points were present in both upper trapezii, and an extremely sensitive active trigger point was discovered on the anterior surface of the left scapula, near its lateral border, that fired precisely into the region of the upper deltoid where she had previously been treated surgically. (positivehealth.com)

Biceps2

• Subscapularis and biceps brachii not shown. (texasleaguers.com)
• Also hanging leg raises have been a bad idea, because I engage the biceps, lats and obviously the subscapularis too much. (gymnasticbodies.com)

Clavicle and scapula2

• These are the clavicle and scapula. (medscape.com)
• The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the only articulation between the clavicle and scapula. (medscape.com)

Infraspinatus and teres minor1

• Anterior subscapularis is balanced against the posterior infraspinatus and teres minor = transverse plane force couple (Lo IK, AJSM 2003;31:308). (eorif.com)

Fractures2

• Fractures of the scapula are relatively uncommon , and if they do occur, it is an indication of severe chest trauma. (teachmeanatomy.info)
• Fractures to the scapula are not a very common thing to be seen, in comparison with other fractures. (drmaheshreddy.com)

Acromioclavicular joint1

• Acromioclavicular joint - between the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle. (teachmeanatomy.info)

Exercises1

• Subscapularis exercises can meet this end. (livestrong.com)

Winging1

• The scapula was unstable, poorly controlled by the lower fixators of the shoulder, and demonstrably winging whenever the arm was raised sideways or anteriorly. (positivehealth.com)

Upper2

• Depending on which spots I was pressing my thumb in my armpit against the scapula it triggered insane pain all over my upper right thoracic. (gymnasticbodies.com)
• In doing so, the scapula connects the upper limb to the trunk. (teachmeanatomy.info)

Humeral1

• The humeral head (round and large) articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula. (auladeanatomia.com)

Insertion1

• The Subscapularis Footprint: An Anatomic Description of Its Insertion Site. (wheelessonline.com)

Abduction1

• With the scapula fixed to the wooden jig, the end-range of glenohumeral motion was measured with passive movement applied through 1.0-Nm torque in the directions of scapular elevation, flexion, abduction, extension, horizontal abduction, and horizontal adduction. (biomedcentral.com)

Ribs1

• The scapula sits on the back of the ribs and moves as the arm moves. (shoulderpaininfo.com)

Inferior1

• It felt like the shoulder "caught" as the scapula moved from superior to inferior. (efullcircle.com)

Minor2

• In the case of Pitcher X, his teres minor grew stronger at a faster rate than his scapula. (texasleaguers.com)
• There is also the teres minor which runs on the back of the scapula at the very bottom. (medicallegalblog.com)

Scapulothoracic1

• https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1941738109338359 Clinical management of scapulothoracic bursitis and the snapping scapula. (physio-pedia.com)

Tears3

• Subscapularis tears are generaly partial thickness. (eorif.com)
• MRI = Subscapularis tears are best visualized on T2-weighted axial images. (eorif.com)
• 6mm) is associated with subscapularis tears. (eorif.com)