Abstract
The rotator cuff is formed by the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles. Together, these muscles help stabilize the glenohumeral joint by holding the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity of the scapula. The tendinous insertions of the rotator cuff create tension within the capsule when these muscles contract, providing stability in the joint. The rotator cuff can be damaged by disease, injury, or trauma, which can tear or rupture one or more of the tendons. Musculoskeletal sonography has become a popular imaging modality for diagnosing rotator cuff tears. Understanding the anatomy of the rotator cuff is crucial to successful rotator cuff sonography.
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