Rotator Cuff | 3D Anatomy Tutorial

3D anatomy tutorial on the rotator cuff muscles from AnatomyZone

This video covers the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff muscles, which serve to stabilise movement at the glenohumeral joint. The following muscles are reviewed with 3D models where we take a look at the origin, insertion, and innervation:
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- subscapularis
- relevant anatomy of the proximal humerus: greater and lesser tubercles
- relevant anatomy of the scapula: supra and infraspinous fossa, acromion process
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[adbraham]

I’m not a medical student, but a middle aged man with rotator cuff problems. This video is the best I’ve seen at helping me understand how the rotator cuff should work, and where my problems lie. Thank you!

[TheRockgremlin]

One of the best animated explanations of anything I've ever seen. I wish the folks who did this would also provide tutorials to explain other complicated topics in life as they are extremely adept at what they do.

[emisen]

Very pedagogical, superbly illustrated with clear, articulate voice, and moderate speed of speech, and explanations of the Latin expressions, that makes this video a precious tool for understanding the rotator cuff disorders. Great to use in class for first year OT, physiotherapy and sports sciences students! Hats off to this EXCELLENT video. Please, more of that.

[catharinepizzarello]

This is wonderful. I am a massage therapist, martial artist and yogi. It is so useful to learn about anatomy in such a clear, concise, and accessible way. For all you people healing from an injury, the key is increasing strength and flexibility, gradually and consistently. Our bodies are more resilient than you could ever imagine.

[Doug-tpjp]

1:45=Supraspinatus (flap abduction)
2:30=Infraspinatus (Palms Up .. in and Out > Lateral Rotation)
3:35=Teres Minor (Palms Up .. in and Out > Lateral Rotation)
4:30=Subscapularis

[paulfuchs]

My wife just had rotator cuff surgery and your model and clear explanation really helped to understand the structure and relation of the muscles and bone. Really love your explanations! thankyou

[Articulate_Mind]

As a person diagnosed with rotator cuff issues, and doing my own research, I can say that this is the clearest illustration ad explaination of the totator cuff I've ever seen on the internet! Keep up the good work!

[maryreynolds]

I could NOT get my head around the rotator cuff in all my readings. This excellent animated presentation made it easy for even a dweeb like me to understand. It takes a lot of talent and hard work to make something so complicated to be be understandable by most people. My husband has a torn rotator cuff, and the technical report from his doctor was complete "Greek" to me! So, I googled a phrase in his report: "Acute full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus with retraction to the mid humerus level, " and this video came up.

[kurtisaureliusmaximusw]

This has been the best explanation of the rotator cuff. Thank you.

[terryrose]

I recently went through my third surgery related to rotator cuff repair. One on the left and two on the right. For anyone who hasn't had a shoulder injury and associated pain, remember this, we use those muscles thousands of times a day. And if the injury and pain are severe enough, you will gladly have the surgery. Even with surgery and rehabilitation therapy, it can take months to heal. Please be careful with how you lift and pull. And if you do a lot of physical labor and or exercise, take breaks often to rest those muscles. As you get older it is easier to damage those muscles and the longer it takes to heal.

[bekker]

I got this in my recommendations today. Such clear and concise telling with an eloquence that had me enraptured all the way to the end!

As a physiotherapist, this is an extremely helpful tool to teach my patients all they need to know when they come to me with shoulder complaints related to the rotator cuff and its most common injuries! Really well made!

[genelakenetau]

I’d forgotten how good your tutorials are it’s been so long.
Thank you for posting this Peter. Looking forward to more to come.

[florakaroki]

This was a fantastically, well put together rotator cuff tutorial. I also enjoyed how you added a summary diagram of the O, I, function, and nerve innervation at the end. Thank you for your excellent work!!

[mosioatunya]

I have recently had a bad fall which resulted in a three part proximal fracture of the humerus in my left arm. This tutorial as been SO useful for me to understand what is going on in my shoulder. "Knowledge is power", as the saying goes!

[dr.ayansarkar]

As a physiotherapist this tutorial is very much helpful to me, this video teaches us very clearly and provides a precise outlook of the Rotator cuff. thanks a lot.

[mccloysong]

I have rotator cuff pain and you gave me a detailed answer. Thank you.

[CatLady]

Excellent video! I’ve been retired from Occupational Therapy for 18 years now, but I still love to refresh my knowledge of anatomy and physiology. I now have my own rotator cuff issues and came here to “brush up” on this information so I can begin my own therapy regimen at home. Thanks!

[ExileLuciola]

I just got an MRI result with a supraspinatus tear, and watching this video has really helped me understand exactly where the pain is coming from and why. It's incredibly relieving to have a good understanding of the injury which is also allowing me to organize and put into practice a robust physio treatment which will hopefully lead to good recovery.

Thank you again, very well explained and animated. It was particularly important to me to see the common injuries near the end of the video.

I'll be referring colleagues who suffer similar injuries to this video and others in your library.

[Ziegfeld-zx]

I’m an LMT for 21 years. Best rotator cuff tutorial, will send this to my clients. Incredible video, thank you!

[DuncanAtkinson]

Love the factual non waffle straight to the point simple description. Need more of this on YouTube