subscapularis muscle

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Introduction

Intrinsic (scapulohumeral) muscle of the shoulder, a tendon of which contributes to the rotator cuff.

Origin

subscapular fossa

Insertion

lesser tuberosity of humerus

Action

Innervation

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999