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infraspinatus
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in·fra·spi·na·tus (nfr-sp-nts)
n.
A muscle with origin from the infraspinous fossa of the scapula, with insertion to the great tubercle of the humerus, with nerve supply from the suprascapular nerve, and whose action extends the arm and rotates it laterally.
Infraspinatus
A muscle at the middle of the shoulder blade.
Mentioned in: Tendinitis
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1-5,7) However, painless cases, which involved denervation of the infraspinatus muscle only, also have been reported.
Diagnosing suprascapular neuropathy in patients with shoulder ... by Michener, Lori A. / Physical Therapy
The military press exercise was found to produce the highest increase in the trapezius muscle, the second highest increase in the deltoid, and the least increase in supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Muscle Usage Associated With ... by Swisher, Anne K / Physical Therapy
With the patient in this position, the tendon of the infraspinatus muscle is reported to be located just below the lateral extent of the scapular spine (acromial angle).
Optimal methods for shoulder tendon palpation: a cadaver study by Mackarey, Paul J. / Physical Therapy
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