The tendons that connect the shoulder to the arm are part of the rotator cuff.
Understanding the Rotator Cuff
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. These vital components:
- Connect your upper arm bone to your shoulder blade.
- Allow for a wide range of motion in your arm.
- Provide stability to the shoulder joint.
Tendons of the Shoulder
These tendons from the rotator cuff play a crucial role in how your arm moves:
- Connecting Upper Arm Bone: These tendons attach the muscles to the top of the humerus (upper arm bone).
- Shoulder Blade Connection: At the other end, the tendons attach these muscles to the scapula (shoulder blade).
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
When these rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or thickened, it’s called rotator cuff tendonitis. This condition can cause pain and reduced shoulder movement.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Shoulder joint |
| Function | Connects upper arm bone to shoulder blade |
| Condition | Rotator cuff tendonitis (inflammation/thickening) |
