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none as the joint ca[sule is an inert structure meaning no contractile tissue

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The muscle that covers the shoulder joint are the rotator cuff muscles. The outer layer of the shoulder muscle is the deltoid.

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The muscle group is called "rotator cuff", consisting of M. Supraspinatus, M. Infraspinatus, M. Teres Minor & M. Subscapularis

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The deltoid covers most of the shoulder joint.

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