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Supraspinatus

The supraspinatus muscle is one of the deep muscles located above the scapula (shoulder bone).

For a detailed illustration of the location of the supraspinatus muscle/s, see the page about Posterior Muscles in the "Topics & Articles" Section of the IvyRose website.

Further information about the supraspinatus muscles is summarised below:

Point(s) of Origin:

Upper posterior surface of scapula.

Point(s) of Insertion:

Great tuberosity of humerus.

Action(s):

Initiates abduction of the shoulder.

Diagram of Posterior Muscles of the Human Body


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