Definition of Teres minor muscleTeres minor muscle: A muscle that assists the lifting of the arm during outward turning (external rotation). The tendon of the teres minor muscle is one of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and constitute the rotator cuff. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012
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