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 (plural supraspinati, from Latin supraspinatus) is a relatively small muscle of the upper back that runs from the supraspinatous fossa superior of the scapula (shoulder blade) to the greater tubercle of the humerus. It is one of the four rotator cuff muscles and also abducts the arm at the shoulder.
Medial (inner) tendon of the subscapularis muscle is attached to inner lower border of scapula and outer (lateral) tendon forms anterior boundary of rotator cuff and attaches to humerus bone. Subscapular tendon tear is located near the attachment of the tendon with humerus or at anterior rotator cuff.