The supraspinatus also originates on the spine of the scapula.
This may cause paralysis of both supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
The supraspinatus muscle tendon passes laterally beneath the cover of the acromion.
The abovementioned human rotator cuff study correlates pennation angle with tear length in the supraspinatus muscle.
Most morphological changes and injuries are sustained to the supraspinatus tendon.
The magic angle effect can create the appearance of supraspinatus tendinitis.
However, the supraspinatus is more effective for general shoulder abduction because of its moment arm.
Microwave diathermy-induced hyperthermia produced short-term pain relief in established supraspinatus tendinopathy.