- See:
-
Infraspinatus: primary external rotator of humerus;
-
Posteior Deltoid
-
Teres Minor
- Discussion:
- the posterior rotator cuff is important for maintenance of necessary force
couples in axial (transverse) and coronal planes.
- preoperative muscle testing of the external rotators is
a valid means of
assessing posterior cuff;
- maintenance of external rotation strength tend to have intact
infraspinatus
&
teres minor, even though top of humeral head may be uncovered;