The Supraspinatus Is Named for Its Location on the Posterior

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Multiple Choice

The supraspinatus is named for its location on the posterior aspect of the scapula above the spine. What is its action?

• A) to help hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity and rotate the humerus laterally
• B) to stabilize the shoulder joint and help prevent downward location of the humerus and to assist in abduction
• C) to extend and medially rotate the humerus and to act as a synergist of the latissimus dorsi
• D) to flex and adduct the humerus and to act as a synergist of the pectoralis major

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Definitions:

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