Medical Definition of Musculus subscapularis
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Origin, subscapular fossa; insertion, lesser tuberosity of humerus; action, rotates arm medially; nerve supply, upper and lower subscapular from posterior cord of brachial plexus (fifth and sixth cervical spinal nerves).
Synonym: musculus subscapularis, subscapular muscle.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Subscapularis
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