A tennis player complains of severe pain in the shoulder when serving or returning an overhead volley.Which of the rotator cuff muscles is probably damaged?

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The supraspinatus muscle is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm and contributes to the overhead motion required in serving and returning overhead volleys in tennis. Injuries to the supraspinatus muscle are common in tennis players and can cause pain and weakness in the shoulder, especially during these movements.

A Tennis Player Complains of Severe Pain in the Shoulder