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.
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.