Teres Minor

Comments

The teres minor is one of the rotator cuff muscles, along with infraspinatus, subscapularis and subraspinatus. Teres minor means 'teres' - rounded, and 'minor' - small.

Involvement of the teres minor is present during some shoulder actions, and also for stability.

Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles is important for injury prevention.

Information

Heads To The Muscle

Other Names For The Muscle

  • Back
  • Outer Back
  • Rotator Cuff

Gym Slang/terms

  • Teres
  • Back
  • Rotator Cuff