right subscapularis
Muscular systemUpper limbRightFMA13414
Nomenclature
right subscapularis
musculus subscapularis (Latin)
muscolo sottoscapolare destro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The only anterior component of the rotator cuff, on the costal surface of the scapula.
Functionentry
Medial rotation of the arm; stabilises the humeral head anteriorly.
Originentry
Subscapular fossa, costal surface of the scapula.
Insertionentry
Lesser tubercle of the humerus.
Innervationentry
Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5-C6).
Blood supplyentry
Subscapular artery.
Model