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The Supraspinatus Is Named for Its Location on the Posterior

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The supraspinatus is named for its location on the posterior aspect of the scapula above the spine. What is its action?


A) to flex and adduct the humerus and to act as a synergist of the pectoralis major
B) to help hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity and rotate the humerus laterally
C) to initiate abduction of the arm, to stabilize the shoulder joint and to help prevent downward dislocation of the humerus
D) to extend and medially rotate the humerus and to act as a synergist of the latissimus dorsi

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