Asked by Leryia Hughes on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following muscles is part of the rotator cuff?
A) Deltoid
B) Teres major
C) Infraspinatus
D) Coracobrachialis
E) Trapezius
Rotator Cuff
Four deep muscles that attach the humerus to the scapula.
Infraspinatus
A thick triangular muscle located on the back of the shoulder which helps in the rotation and stabilization of the shoulder joint.
Coracobrachialis
A muscle in the shoulder that assists with flexion and adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.
- Recognize muscles that are part of the rotator cuff and understand their function.
Verified Answer
NL
Nguyen Le Hoang (K13_HN)Apr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Among the options given, only the infraspinatus is part of the rotator cuff.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize muscles that are part of the rotator cuff and understand their function.