Shoulder Muscles

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Questions and Answers

Where does the Teres major muscle originate from?

  • Spine of scapula
  • Inferior angle (correct)
  • Lateral border of scapula
  • Greater tubercle

What is the insertion point of the Supraspinatus muscle?

  • Deltoid tuberosity
  • Greater tubercle (correct)
  • Lateral 3rd of clavicle
  • Spine of scapula

Which muscle is responsible for arm abduction and external rotation?

  • Teres minor
  • Subscapularis
  • Infraspinatus (correct)
  • Deltoid

Flashcards

Teres Major origin

The Teres Major muscle originates from the inferior angle of the scapula.

Supraspinatus insertion

The Supraspinatus muscle inserts onto the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Infraspinatus function

The Infraspinatus muscle abducts and externally rotates the arm.

Study Notes

Shoulder Muscles

  • The Teres major muscle originates from the posterior surface of the scapula.
  • The Supraspinatus muscle inserts into the greater tuberosity of the humerus.
  • The Supraspinatus muscle is responsible for arm abduction and external rotation.

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