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.
Hidden and missed shoulder pathology can be one reason for failed shoulder surgery. The supraspinatus is the most commonly torn portion of the rotator cuff so other parts of the rotator cuff may not receive the required scrutiny. A recent study found subscapularis tears to be present in 37% of rotator cuff tear cases. The subscapularis is the most powerful portion of the rotator cuff responsible for over 50% of total rotator cuff strength.