Shoulder Muscles
Deltoid – Functional Anatomy
The Deltoid is a three-headed muscle that forms the rounded bulk of the shoulder. It is named after the Greek…
Teres Major – Functional Anatomy
Overview The anatomy of the teres major is both complicated and straightforward. At first glance, it is a rounded ("teres")…
Rotator Cuff Muscles – Functional Anatomy
posterior view of rotator cuff muscles Overview Rotator cuff muscle anatomy is both simple and complicated in their anatomy. Simply…
Infraspinatus – Functional Anatomy
The anatomy of the infraspinatus is a bit more complicated than typically explained. A more detailed understanding is helpful for…
Subscapularis – Functional Anatomy
The subscapularis muscle is a thick, fan-shaped muscle on the underside of the shoulder blade. By far, it is the…
Teres Minor – Functional Anatomy
teres minor Overview Teres minor is a simple muscle in a complicated area of structural anatomy. It's a flat…
Supraspinatus – Functional Anatomy
Overview Supraspinatus, in the supraspinous fossa, is the most superior of the rotators cuff muscles, Origin medial two-thirds of the…