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Teres Minor
Rotator cuff muscle on the lateral border of the scapula. Assists external rotation.
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Anatomy
- Origin
- Lateral border of scapula
- Insertion
- Greater tuberosity of humerus (inferior facet)
- Action
- External rotation, horizontal extension; antagonist to elevation
- Innervation
- Axillary nerve (C5-C6)
- Blood Supply
- Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Movements (6)
| Movement | Joint | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder External Rotation | Glenohumeral Joint | Primary | — |
| Shoulder Adduction | Glenohumeral Joint | Secondary | — |
| Shoulder Horizontal Abduction | Glenohumeral Joint | Secondary | — |
| Shoulder Flexion | Glenohumeral Joint | Stabilizer | Rotator cuff stabilization |
| Shoulder Internal Rotation | Glenohumeral Joint | Stabilizer | Antagonist control |
| Shoulder Extension | Glenohumeral Joint | Synergist | — |
Exercises (28)
| Exercise | Role |
|---|---|
| Prone External Rotation at 90° Abduction | Primary |
| Sleeper Stretch (Posterior Shoulder) | Primary |
| Side-Lying External Rotation | Primary |
| External Rotation at 0° Abduction (Side-Lying or Band) | Primary |
| Resisted External Rotation | Primary |
| Prone Y-T-W Raise | Secondary |
| Face Pull | Secondary |
| Wall Angel | Secondary |
| Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch (Horizontal Adduction) | Secondary |
| Band Pull-Apart | Secondary |
| Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) | Stabilizer |
| Doorway Isometric Row | Stabilizer |
| Towel Row | Stabilizer |
| Towel Scapular Retraction | Stabilizer |
| Water Bottle Lateral Raise | Stabilizer |
| Dumbbell Shoulder Press | Stabilizer |
| Dumbbell Bench Press | Stabilizer |
| Barbell Row | Stabilizer |
| Bent-Over Row | Stabilizer |
| Lat Pulldown | Stabilizer |
| Seated Cable Row | Stabilizer |
| Pull-Up | Stabilizer |
| Chin-Up | Stabilizer |
| Lateral Raise | Stabilizer |
| Chest Fly | Stabilizer |
| Scapular Clock (Wall-Supported) | Stabilizer |
| World's Greatest Stretch | Synergist |
| Resisted Internal Rotation | lengthening |
Sources
- Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation — Anatomy of Teres Minor — origin, insertion, action, innervation
- Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain — Manual muscle testing for Teres Minor