supraspinatus
/ˌsuːprəspʌɪˈneɪtəs/ /ˌsjuːprəspʌɪˈneɪtəs/Anatomy and Zoology
noun
Also supraspinatus muscle. A muscle arising from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserted into the greater tuberosity of the humerus, assisting in abduction of the arm.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Helkiah Crooke (1576–1648), physician and anatomist. From post-classical Latin supraspinatus from classical Latin suprā- + spīna + -ātus.