SUPRASPINATUS
ORIGIN Medial three quarters of supraspinous fossa of scapula, upper surface of spine (bipennate) |
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INSERTION Superior facet on greater tuberosity of humerus and capsule of shoulder joint |
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ACTION Abducts arm and stabilizes shoulder joint |
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NERVE Suprascapular nerve (C5, 6)(from upper trunk) |