Kiertäjäkalvo
Kiertäjäkalvo, also known as the rotator cuff, is a crucial functional anatomical unit in the shoulder. It is composed of four muscles and their tendons: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles originate from the scapula (shoulder blade) and their tendons converge to form a sheath-like covering around the head of the humerus (upper arm bone).
The primary role of the kiertäjäkalvo is to provide dynamic stability to the glenohumeral joint, the ball-and-socket
Injuries to the kiertäjäkalvo are common, particularly in athletes involved in overhead activities or individuals with