What is the rotator cuff anatomy?

Your rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that keep the ball (head) of your upper-arm bone (humerus) in your shoulder socket. It also helps you raise and rotate your arm. Each one of these muscles is part of the rotator cuff and plays an important role: Supraspinatus.

What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?

Parts of the Rotator Cuff

  • Supraspinatus controls internal rotation and lifting of the arm.
  • Infraspinatus allows you to externally rotate your arm in the shoulder socket.
  • Teres minor is a small muscle that helps rotate your arm.
  • Subscapularis controls arm abduction (holding your arm out straight, away from your body).

What is the function of rotator cuff?

Structure and Function The primary biomechanical role of the rotator cuff is to stabilize the glenohumeral joint by compressing the humeral head against the glenoid. These four muscles arise from the scapula and insert into the humerus.

What are the 3 types of rotator cuff repair?

The three techniques most commonly used for rotator cuff repair include traditional open repair, arthroscopic repair, and mini-open repair. In the end, patients rate all three repair methods the same for pain relief, strength improvement, and overall satisfaction.

What causes rotator cuff?

Rotator cuff injuries are most often caused by progressive wear and tear of the tendon tissue over time. Repetitive overhead activity or prolonged bouts of heavy lifting can irritate or damage the tendon. The rotator cuff can also be injured in a single incident during falls or accidents.

Why is it called rotator cuff?

This complex is called a “cuff” because the tendons join together form a hood surrounding the joint. These muscles are responsible for normal shoulder strength and stability. Tears of the rotator cuff tendon are the most common shoulder injury.

What are the different types of rotator cuff injuries?

Types of Rotator Cuff Injuries

  • General Wear and Tear. As you get older or participate in repetitive movement activities, the general wear and tear on your shoulder can cause a rotator cuff injury.
  • Tendinitis.
  • Bursitis.
  • Tendon Strain or Tear.
  • Shoulder Impingement.

What are the 4 joints that make up the shoulder?

The shoulder girdle is composed of the clavicle and the scapula, which articulates with the proximal humerus of the upper limb. Four joints are present in the shoulder: the sternoclavicular (SC), acromioclavicular (AC), and scapulothoracic joints, and glenohumeral joint.

How many muscles are in the rotator cuff?

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Overview. There are four muscle tendons that connect to the shoulder that make up the rotator cuff.

Can a rotator cuff tear heal itself?

The most common symptoms include weakness in the shoulder muscles, limited mobility of the joint, and pain with movement. The best answer we can provide is the following: No, rotator cuff tears cannot heal themselves, but not all tears require surgery.