1. 1  a suffix, equivalent in meaning to -ic, occurring in adjectives of Greek origin (analytic), used especially in the formation of adjectives from nouns with stems in -sis: hematotic; neurotic. Origin of -tic. Greek.
The supraspinatus muscle is one of the musculotendinous support structures called the rotator cuff that surround and enclose the shoulder. It helps to resist the inferior gravitational forces placed across the shoulder joint due to the downward pull from the weight of the upper limb.
Supraspinatus Tendinosis/Tendonitis. Supraspinatus Tendinosis/Tendonitis The supraspinatus muscle originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserts into the greater tuberosity of the humerus. It is the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle. Tendinosis refers to internal tendon degeneration. This occurs because of an imbalance between tendon breakdown and tendon repair. Therefore tendinosis can result from an increase in breakdown, (e.g) overuse/injury, or from a decrease in the healing response. Tendonitis refers to tendon inflammation.