<anatomy, muscle> Origin, supraspinous fossa of scapula; insertion, greater tuberosity of humerus; action, initiates abduction of arm; nerve supply, suprascapular from fifth and sixth cervical. ... Synonym: musculus supraspinatus, supraspinous muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(muscle) Type: Term Definitions: 1. intrinsic (scapulohumeral) muscle of shoulder joint, the tendon of which contributes to the rotator cuff; origin, supraspinous fossa of scapula; insertion, greater tuberosity of humerus; action, initiates abduction of arm; its tonic contraction helps to hold the head of the humerus in the shall...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sū′pră-spī-nā′tŭs See: supraspinatus (muscle)
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