Infraspinatus

Summary Information: Infraspinatus

Infraspinatus: The infraspinatus is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff group of muscles located in the upper arm and shoulder. The infraspinatus originates on the scapula and inserts on the humerus of the upper arm and is innervated by the suprascapular nerve. The infraspinatus has a variety of actions on the shoulder join, including lateral rotation, adduction and extension. The infraspinatus also helps to stabilize the shoulder joint.

Conditions that can afflict the infraspinatus include rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff impingement, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Infraspinatus

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Infraspinatus:

• Rotator cuff
• Suprascapular nerve
• Shoulder joint
• Humerus
• Scapula
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Infraspinatus

The following conditions are related to the organ: Infraspinatus:

• Rotator cuff tear
• Rotator cuff impingement
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Sub Parts: Infraspinatus

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Infraspinatus:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Infraspinatus

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Infraspinatus:

• Shoulder pain
• Shoulder weakness
• Decreased range of motion
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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