Teres Minor Tendons

Summary Information: Teres Minor Tendons

Teres Minor Tendons: The teres minor tendons are paired bands of connective tissue made of collagen that connect the teres minor muscles to the humerus. The teres minor tendons enable the contracting teres minor muscles to adduct, extend, and laterally rotate the shoulder. They also help to stabilize the shoulder.

Conditions that can afflict the teres minor tendons include shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, tears, rupture, and strains.

Closely Related Organs: Teres Minor Tendons

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Teres Minor Tendons:

• Humerus
• Teres minor
• Rotator cuff
• Shoulder joint
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Teres Minor Tendons

The following conditions are related to the organ: Teres Minor Tendons:

• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Rotator cuff tendonitis
• Tears
• Rupture
• Strains

Sub Parts: Teres Minor Tendons

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Teres Minor Tendons:

• Connective tissue
• Collagen

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Teres Minor Tendons

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Teres Minor Tendons:

• Shoulder pain
• Pain radiating down the arm
• Shoulder blade pain
• Painful or decreased range of motion in shoulder
• Swelling
• Inflammation

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Teres Minor Tendons: Related Topics

• Teres Minor
• Teres
• Minor
• Minor symptoms
• Tendons

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