Which acronym denotes the rotator cuff muscles?

• A. SITS
• B. LATS
• C. SAPS
• D. TENS

Answer: (A)

The rotator cuff is remembered by the acronym SITS, which stands for Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis. These four small muscles surround the shoulder joint and work together to stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity during movement, while also contributing to shoulder rotation and lifting actions. Knowing this helps you assess and treat shoulder issues in sports massage, since tightness or weakness in any of these muscles can affect stability and range of motion. The other options aren’t part of the rotator cuff: the latissimus dorsi is a large back muscle involved in adduction, extension, and internal rotation, while the remaining acronyms are not used to denote these shoulder muscles.