infraspinous (Meaning)
Webster
infraspinous (a.)
Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of infraspinous
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
infraspinous Sentence Examples
- The infraspinous fossa is bounded superiorly by the spine of the scapula.
- The infraspinatus muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa.
- The infraspinous nerve innervates the infraspinatus muscle.
- The infraspinous angle is located at the junction of the spine and lateral border of the scapula.
- Tears of the infraspinatus muscle can occur during overhead activities.
- The infraspinous approach is a surgical technique for accessing the posterior shoulder.
- The infraspinous impingement test is used to evaluate for suprascapular nerve entrapment.
- Infraspinous bursitis can cause pain and stiffness in the shoulder.
- Infraspinous tendinitis is inflammation of the infraspinatus tendon.
- Infraspinous strengthening exercises can help to improve shoulder stability and range of motion.
FAQs About the word infraspinous
Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The infraspinous fossa is bounded superiorly by the spine of the scapula.
The infraspinatus muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa.
The infraspinous nerve innervates the infraspinatus muscle.
The infraspinous angle is located at the junction of the spine and lateral border of the scapula.
