Origin
Subscapular fossa
Insertion
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Actions
- Internal rotation of the shoulder
- Stabilisation of glenohumeral joint
- Can weakly assist in shoulder adduction
Innervation
- Upper & lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6, C7)
Blood Supply
- Subscapular artery
Would you like to learn more about the subscapularis muscle? Then check out the subscapularis muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Subscapularis Muscle Anatomy
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