Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 11 - The Muscular System - Figure 11.15 - Page 364: 1

Answer

The rotator cuff is comprised of the flat tendons of the following muscles: the subscapularis, the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and the teres major.

Work Step by Step

Rotator cuff injury is common among athletes and other sportsmen--baseball pitchers, volleyball players, swimmers, racket ball players-- due to shoulder movements. It can also be caused by trauma due to repetitive action or lifting. Some cases are the result of aging.
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