Morgan Kalman

What is the rotator cuff in the shoulder?

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons than connect the shoulder blade to the humeral head (ball).  These tendons are short, but very important to shoulder function. When the muscles contract, they pull on the rotator cuff tendons, causing the shoulder to rotate upward, inward or outward.  This group of tendons in commonly injured with repetitive activity such as overhead sports and golf.

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