Chapter 12, Problem 12.1.3AYLO

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The four rotator cuff muscles and the vulnerability of rotator cuff to injuries.

Introduction:

The four muscles of scapular muscles form the rotator cuff, also termed SITS muscles. The tendons of the rotator cuff muscles combine with the joint capsule of the shoulder and then EnRoute to the humerus. During sports activities and recreation, rotator cuff injuries occur.