Rapid Review: Rotator Cuff Muscles

Reviewed February 2024

Rotator Cuff Impingement and Tear
- Supraspinatus (abduction)
- Infraspinatus (external rotation)
- Teres minor (external rotation)
- Subscapularis (internal rotation)
- Pain with brushing hair or teeth
- Pain at night when rolling onto shoulder
- Baseball pitchers
Sample question:
Which muscle is most commonly involved with rotator cuff injuries?
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