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Definition of Muscle, subscapularis

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Muscle, subscapularis: A muscle that moves the arm by turning it inward (internal rotation). The tendon of the subscapularis muscle is one of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and constitute the rotator cuff.