Shoulder · Muscle
Teres minor
| 1. What it is | Small rotator cuff muscle below infraspinatus. |
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| 2. Where it is | Outer border of the shoulder blade to the back of the humeral head. |
| 3. Function | External rotation and posterior stability. |
| 4. Role in movement | External rotation. |
| 5. Interactions | Partner of infraspinatus. |
| 7. Common pain locations | Back of shoulder near the armpit. |
| 6. Common injuries & conditions | Rotator cuff injury (tear / tendinopathy) |
| 8. Relevant rehab exercises | Posterior rotator cuff mobilisation, Internal and external rotation mobility (AROM), Side-lying dumbbell external rotation, Prone 90/90 external rotation, Banded external rotation, D2 raise / D2 flexion, Shoulder internal rotation stretch (towel) |
Interactive diagram · Shoulder complex