Teres Minor might be the smallest of the rotator cuff crew—but don’t sleep on it.
In this video, Dr. Austin Treadwell, DPT breaks down the Teres Minor muscle in classic Anatomy Breakdown fashion. We’ll cover:
✅ Teres Minor origin and insertion
✅ Primary function in shoulder external rotation and stability
✅ Nerve innervation (axillary nerve, C5-C6)
✅ Key clinical relevance for rehab, impingement, and RTC dysfunction
Whether you’re a PT student, new grad, strength coach, or anatomy nerd—this video will help you understand why Teres Minor matters in both the clinic and the gym.
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