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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following muscles form the Rotator cuff EXCEPT
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The correct answer is  (C) Deltoid # Rotator cuff:> This is a fibrous sheath formed by the four flattened tendons which blend with the capsule of the shoulder joint and strengthen it.> The muscles which form the cuff arise from the scapula and are inserted into the lesser and greater tubercles of the humerus.> They are 1. Subscapularis 2. Supraspinatus, 3. Infraspinatus and 4. Teres minor.# Musculotendinous cuff of shoulder (or) Rotator cuff:> It is a fibrous sheath formed by four flattened tendons which blend with shoulder joint capsule and strengthen it.> Muscles are: Subscapularis Supra and infraspinatus Teres minor The cuff gives strength to the capsule of the shoulder joint except interiorly. This is why humerus dislocation most commonly occur in downward direction.