Shoulder Anatomy

Muscles & Tendons

Tendons attach muscle to bone. The rotator cuff is the deepest layer of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, located below deltoid. These muscles are responsible for controlling the many directions of movement possible at the shoulder. The rotator cuff provides additional stability for the joint by holding the head in the glenoid socket.

Subscapularis attaches to the lesser tuberosity. The remaining rotator cuff muscles attach to the greater tuberosity.

On top of the muscle but beneath the acromion lies an enclosed space with a small quantity of lubricating fluid. This is called the bursa, its function is to reduce friction between the rotator cuff tendons and the overlying bone.

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Upper Limb Centre Contact Us Anatomy - Bones Anatomy - Ligaments Shoulder Problems Upper Limb Surgeons Mr Hughes Homepage Imaging Surgery Anaesthetics and Theatres Physiotherapy Disclaimer Privacy Statement		Muscles & Tendons Tendons attach muscle to bone. The rotator cuff is the deepest layer of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, located below deltoid. These muscles are responsible for controlling the many directions of movement possible at the shoulder. The rotator cuff provides additional stability for the joint by holding the head in the glenoid socket. Subscapularis attaches to the lesser tuberosity. The remaining rotator cuff muscles attach to the greater tuberosity. On top of the muscle but beneath the acromion lies an enclosed space with a small quantity of lubricating fluid. This is called the bursa, its function is to reduce friction between the rotator cuff tendons and the overlying bone.
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