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Muscle Group 3
Muscles That Stabilize the Shoulder Joint
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Supraspinatus | Origin: Scapula (supraspinous fossa) Insertion: Humerus (greater tubercle) Action: Hold head of humerus stable in glenoid cavity; Abduction of humerus (30°) |
| Infraspinatus | Origin: Scapula (infraspinous fossa) Insertion: Humerus (greater tubercle) Action: Hold head of humerus stable in glenoid cavity; Lateral rotation & adduction of humerus |
| Teres minor | Origin: Scapula (axillary border) Insertion: Humerus (greater tubercle) Action: Hold head of humerus stable in glenoid cavity; Lateral rotation of humerus |
| Subscapularis | Origin: Scapula (subscapular fossa) Insertion: Humerus (lesser tubercle) Action: Hold head of humerus stable in glenoid cavity; Medial rotation |