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Supraspinatus Muscle
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2015
The supraspinatus muscle is located in the depression above the spine of the scapula (shoulder blade) on the back surface. It connects the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus (upper arm bone) and acts to abduct the upper arm.
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