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M. Teres Major

Teres Major (Teres Maj R)

The M. Teres Major (Teres Major) is a muscle of the shoulder region. It is responsible for retroversion, adduction and internal rotation at shoulder joint. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Retroversion, adduction and internal rotation at shoulder joint

Opposite side: Teres Maj L
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Anatomy

Origin Inferior angle of scapula (dorsal surface) Insertion Crest of lesser tubercle of humerus

Test Movement

Internal rotation of arm against resistance with adducted arm

This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.

Related Muscles in This Region

M. Trapezius Pars Transversa Middle Trapezius SENIAM M. Trapezius Pars Ascendens Lower Trapezius SENIAM M. Deltoideus Pars Clavicularis Anterior Deltoid SENIAM M. Deltoideus Pars Acromialis Middle Deltoid SENIAM M. Deltoideus Pars Spinalis Posterior Deltoid SENIAM
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