List the muscles of the rotator cuff and describe the action of each muscle.

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Teres minor and infraspinatus are lateral rotators of the arm. Subscapularis is a medial rotator of the arm. Supraspinatus is an abductor of the arm.

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A. inferior mesenteric B. suprarenal C. lumbar D. renal

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Muscles are responsible for producing most of our body heat.?

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The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "C" represent?

A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella

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