Position and function The supraspinatus tendon is the attachment tendon of the supraspinatus muscle (upper bone muscle). This muscle has its origin at the back of the shoulder blade and attaches to the head of humerus via its tendon. The muscle is mainly responsible for spreading the arm away from the body (abduction), especially at … Supraspinatus tendon
Inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon Due to its location and strain, an inflammation in the area of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle can occur quickly and repeatedly. Such inflammation is usually caused by overstraining the muscles in the shoulder region (e.g. lifting heavy loads) or by incorrect loading (incorrect lifting of loads). Symptoms of … Inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon | Supraspinatus tendon
Supraspinatus tendon rupture A rupture of the supraspinatus tendon, which can also be described as a rotator cuff rupture, results in a sudden separation of the supraspinatus tendon from the muscle or in the tendon being severed in two halves. Although the tear occurs suddenly and usually after a jerky movement of the arm or … Supraspinatus tendon rupture | Supraspinatus tendon
