SUPRASPINATUS

• Origin

 

Supraspinous fossa of the scapula

 

• Insertion

 

Greater tubercle of the humerus

 

• Agonist(s)

 

- Deltoid

 

• Antagonist(s)

 

- Subscapularis

- Teres major

- Teres minor

 

• Function

 

Abduction of the humerus, shoulder joint stabilization