
NEET PG / FMG / INICET PODCAST BY MEDICO FOR MEDICOS
ANATOMY - Rotator Cuff Muscles Vol 33 | NEET PG 2022 PYQ
High-Yield Daily Clinical Revision Podcast for NEET PG, FMGE, and INI-CET! Clinical Case Study: [Clinical Case Study #129] A 40-year-old tennis player presents with severe shoulder pain during abduction. MRI reveals a tendon tear. Which muscle of the rotator cuff is most commonly injured? (Review Scenario variant 33) Options: β’ Option A: A. Supraspinatus β’ Option B: B. Infraspinatus β’ Option C: C. Teres minor β’ Option D: D. Subscapularis β Correct Answer: Option A Explanation: The supraspinatus is the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle because of its location under the acromion, where it is prone to friction and impingement during abduction. This is clinical study review module #129. Mnemonic: Rotator Cuff SITS (33) β’ S β Supraspinatus (abduction) β’ I β Infraspinatus (external rotation) β’ T β Teres minor (external rotation) β’ S β Subscapularis (internal rotation) β οΈ Exam Trap to Avoid: Supraspinatus initiates abduction (first 15 degrees), whereas the deltoid takes over for abduction beyond 15 degrees. Follow Us & Prepare Smart: β’ Instagram: instagram.com/drstemcell_1 β’ Threads: threads.net/@drstemcell_1 β’ YouTube: youtube.com/@drstemcell-o2h β’ Facebook: facebook.com/drstemcell β’ Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Link Join the discussion! Did you get this correct? Drop your option or score in the comments below! #NEETPG #FMGE #INICET #MBBS #DrStemCell #MedEd

