The Shoulder

Adductors

M. Pectoralis major M. Latissimus dorsi M. Teres major M. Teres minor

Clinical Presentation

Very rare disorders. Usualy the result of overuse or direct injury (contact sports). As a rule the lesion is localised in the belly of the muscle. Lesions of the adductors are characterized by a full range of passive movement in the shoulder joint in combination with pain on resisted adduction. Passive elevation and/or passive lateral rotation may be painful at the end of range.

Specific diagnosis

Treatment

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