Rotator Cuff Definition

rōtātər
noun
A group of muscles, under the deltoid muscle, covering the shoulder joint and connecting the humerus to the scapula: it controls shoulder rotation.
Webster's New World
The set of four muscles that control rotation of the shoulder.
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Infraspinatus.

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Subscapularis.

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Supraspinatus.

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Teres minor.
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Other Word Forms of Rotator Cuff

Noun

Singular:
rotator cuff
Plural:
rotator-cuffs

Rotator Cuff Sentence Examples

  • The tendons of the rotator cuff are prone to this.

  • In the older patient, arthroscopic debridement of the rotator cuff is very effective at relieving pain.

  • If you have a torn rotator cuff tendon it may need surgery, tho not always.

  • If arthritis has damaged the rotator cuff you will probably not get full movement back.

  • If a rotator cuff tear is confirmed an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is often required.

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