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.
Findings: MRI examination reveals a full-thickness tear of the rotator cuff and supraspinatus best depicted on coronal images(posted above). There is approximately 1 cm retraction of the supraspinatus tendon with associated atrophy of the supraspinatus muscle.No fractures or osseous lesions are identified.indings: MRI examination reveals a full-thickness tear of the rotator cuff and supraspinatus best depicted on coronal images(posted above). There is approximately 1 cm retraction of the supraspinatus tendon with associated atrophy of the supraspinatus muscle.