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Infraspinatus muscle

Infraspinatus origin/insertion/actions/trigger points

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Origin Infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Insertion Greater tubercle of the humerous
The infraspinatus rotates in which direction? Lateral rotation of the shoulder
What bony prominance is located superior to the infraspinatus? Spine of the scapula
Does the infraspinatus flex or extend the shoulder? Extend
The infraspinatus does adduction of the shoulder as well as what other action? Horizontal abduction of the shoulder
What does the infraspinatus stabilize in the glenoid cavity? The head of the humerous
What muscles are superficial to the Infraspinatus? Deltoid and Trapezius
Trigger point pain in the infraspinatus could cause you to have pain in which area? Mid- thoracic back pain
Which sports require you to use the infraspinatus? Tennis, racquetball, and baseball
When working on the infraspinatus trigger point where would the client feel the secondary sensation? Pain is referred down the arm
How can you treat a client with infraspinatus pain? Apply gliding pressure over the muscle going from the point of origin to the point of insertion.
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