Origin | Lateral border of the scapula |
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Insertion | Inferior facet of greater tubercle of the humerus |
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Action(s) | Laterally rotates and adducts the arm |
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Nerve Supply | Axillary nerve |
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Arterial Supply | Posterior circumflex humeral artery and the circumflex scapular artery |
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Physical Exam | Enter physical examination maneuvers for muscle |
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Clinical Importance | Enter clinical importance of muscle |
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Disease States | Enter links to pages where muscle involved |
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Discussion | Relations: The tendon of this muscle passes across, and is united with, the posterior part of the capsule of the shoulder-joint. Variations: Sometimes a group of muscle fibres from teres minor may be fused with Infraspinatus. |
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