INFRASPINATUS
\ˌɪnfɹəspˈɪnatəs], \ˌɪnfɹəspˈɪnatəs], \ˌɪ_n_f_ɹ_ə_s_p_ˈɪ_n_a_t_ə_s]\
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By Robley Dunglison
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Origin: Inner two-thirds of infraspinous fossa; fascia covering muscle. Insertion: Greater tuberosity of humerus. Nerve: Suprascapular. Action: Rorates humerus outward; holds it in place when raised; protects shoulder-joint behind.
By Alexander Duane
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.