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Definition of Muscle, supraspinatus

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Muscle, supraspinatus: A muscle that is responsible for elevating the arm and moving it away from the body. The tendon of the supraspinatus muscle is one of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and constitute the rotator cuff.