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Supraspinatus

Muscle origin
Supraspinous fossa and spine of scapula

Muscle insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus

Muscle function
Stability of Glenohumeral joint (part of the rotatorcuff) and shoulder abduction.

Nerve innervation
C5-6 (Lovett reactor T12-L1)

Primary muscle type
Tonic / Type I (60-70%)

Myofascial lines
Deep back arm line

 

Organ relationship (T4-9, n. Vagus)

  • Esophagus (AK)
    • Symp – T4-T9 (Esophageal plexus)
    • Parasymp – CX (Vagus)
Fossa part
Client is supine with the elbow straight, thumb facing upwards and arm placed in 45 deg. shoulder abduction. Apply pressure around the wrist towards shoulder adduction.
Spina Scapula part
Client is supine with the elbow straight, back of the hand facing upwards and arm placed in 45 deg. shoulder abduction. Apply pressure around the wrist towards shoulder adduction.

Functional anatomy for

Supraspinatus

Related joints

  • Shoulder joint

Associated muscles

Release exercises

Corrective strength exercises

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