CEFR C2

infraspinatus muscle

noun

Meaning

A thick, triangular muscle located on the back of the shoulder blade that acts as a primary external rotator of the humerus.

Examples

The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four rotator cuff muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint.
Physical therapists often prescribe specific exercises to strengthen the infraspinatus muscle after a shoulder injury.

Synonyms: rotator cuff muscle

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infraspinatus muscle (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɪnfrəspaɪˈneɪtəs ˈmʌsəl

Definition

A thick, triangular muscle located on the back of the shoulder blade that acts as a primary external rotator of the humerus.

Examples

The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four rotator cuff muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint.
Physical therapists often prescribe specific exercises to strengthen the infraspinatus muscle after a shoulder injury.

How to Use infraspinatus muscle

infraspinatus muscle of the [side] (prepositional phrase): referring to the specific shoulder location — "The surgeon examined the infraspinatus muscle of the right shoulder."

Synonyms of infraspinatus muscle

Words with a similar meaning to infraspinatus muscle:

rotator cuff muscle

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