Asked by
Natasha Vaughan
on Oct 21, 2024
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A baseball pitcher who injures one of his SITS muscles most commonly sustains tears to the tendon of which muscle?
A) Supraspinatus
B) Infraspinatus
C) Teres minor
D) Subscapularis
E) Deltoid
SITS Muscles
Acronym for Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis; a group of muscles that form part of the rotator cuff in the shoulder.
Supraspinatus
A muscle located in the upper back, part of the rotator cuff that helps with arm lifting.
Tendon
A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, enabling movement of the bone or structure.
- Recognize common injuries related to specific muscles and their impact on physical activities.
Verified Answer
JG
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common injuries related to specific muscles and their impact on physical activities.