Medical Definition of Musculus supraspinatus
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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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Supraspinatus
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