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Rotator cuff muscles

Rotator cuff muscles. Rotator_Cuff_2.mpg. Which of the following muscles would not be considered part of the rotator cuff?. a. supraspinatus b. infraspinatus c. teres minor d. teres major e. subscapularis. The subscapularis muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus.

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Rotator cuff muscles

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  1. Rotator cuff muscles Rotator_Cuff_2.mpg

  2. Which of the following muscles would not be considered part of the rotator cuff? • a. supraspinatus • b. infraspinatus • c. teres minor • d. teres major • e. subscapularis

  3. The subscapularis muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus. • a. True • b. False

  4. Downward dislocation of the humerus from the glenohumeral joint when carrying weight is prevented by the _____________ muscle. • a. supraspinatus • b. infraspinatus • c. teres minor • d. subscapularis

  5. The angle of the subscapularis muscle prevents _____________. • a. lateral rotation of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity • b. medial rotation of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity • c. the humeral head from sliding upward out of the joint as the arm is raised • d. the humeral head from sliding downward when carrying weight

  6. The teres minor muscle provides for external rotation of the humerus. • a. True • b. False

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