Technical Tuesday Teres Minor and Teres Major
Two muscles that make up part of the group of muscles in the
shoulder are the teres major and the teres minor. The teres minor rotates the arm sideways and helps it come
toward the body. The teres major is a thick, flat muscle that connects the
shoulder blade to the upper arm. The teres major is important – it is
responsible for many different movements in different directions.
Overuse of these muscles can cause painful injuries.
Injuries like this are often seen in swimmers, basketball players and rock
climbers, but dancers who suddenly rehearse a new role with unusual arm
movements are also at risk (Swan Lake, anyone?).
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #:
“The teres major and minor are muscles in the shoulder.”
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“All that is
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worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed and unused.”
― Martha Graham
― Martha Graham
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