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identify the movements of the glenohumeral joint that occur with contraction of the infraspinatus and teres minor.
□ medial rotation of the arm
□ lateral rotation of the arm
□ adduction of the arm
□ abduction of the arm
□ flexion of the arm
The infraspinatus and teres minor muscles are part of the rotator - cuff muscles. Their main function is to laterally rotate the arm at the glenohumeral joint. They do not primarily cause medial rotation, adduction, abduction, or flexion of the arm.
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B. Lateral rotation of the arm