Which of the following muscles assists in counteracting the upward translatory force caused by the deltoid muscle at the glenohumeral joint?
a. Supraspinatus
b. Serratus anterior
c. Coracobrachialis
d. Teres minor
ANS: D
The subscapularis, teres minor, and infraspinatus muscle of the rotator cuff serve to balance the superior translation caused by the passive tension of the deltoid and supraspinatus muscle.
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