Musculotendinous cuff

Cuffia musculotendinea

  • Latin synonym: Manica rotatoria
  • Synonym: Rotator cuff
  • Related terms: Rotator cuff; Musculotendinous cuff

Definition

The rotator cuff allows the range of motion of the shoulder and protects and stabilizes the glenohumeral joint; it includes the muscles and tendons of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS