rotator cuff

rotator cuff Definition

rotator cuff

noun

a group of muscles, under the deltoid muscle, covering the shoulder joint and connecting the humerus to the scapula: it controls shoulder rotation

rotator cuff Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

injury: Hide G ( 2003 ): Shoulder, rotator cuff injury ( ultrasonography ) Available from: http;//www. emedicine.com/radio/topic889.htm [ Accessed 9/10/2003 ] .

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