Infraspinatus Muscle Flashcards

Flashcards are a great way to memorise information about the infraspinatus muscle. Test your knowledge of anatomy using the infraspinatus flashcards below.

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Origin

Infraspinous fossa

Insertion

Greater tubercle of the humerus

Actions

  • External rotation of the shoulder
  • Stabilisation of glenohumeral joint

Innervation

  • Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)

Blood Supply

  • Suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries

Would you like to learn more about the infraspinatus muscle? Then check out the infraspinatus muscle article and video by clicking the link below:
Infraspinatus Muscle Anatomy

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