The supraspinatus (pl.: supraspinati) is a relatively small muscle of the upper back that runs from the See more

The supraspinatus muscle arises from the medial two-thirds supraspinous fossa of the scapula.
The supraspinatus tendon inserts onto the superior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus… See more

The supraspinatus muscle performs abduction of the arm, and pulls the head of the humerus medially towards the glenoid cavity. It independently prevents the head of the humerus from slipping inferiorly. The supraspinat… See more

The supraspinatus forms part of the rotator cuff and is one of its most frequently damaged components, whether from acute injury or gradual degeneration. Bad posture and age are leading risk factors, with a high prevalence … See more

• Position of the supraspinatus muscle (shown in red). Animation.
• Muscles around the left shoulder, seen from behind. 3. Latissimus dorsi muscle 5. Teres major muscle 6. Teres minor muscle 7. Supraspinatus muscle 8. … See more