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The Shoulder Girdle

R. LöwK.-f. Kreitner

subject

musculoskeletal diseasesProximal humerusbusiness.industryAnatomymusculoskeletal systemmedicine.anatomical_structureScapulaShoulder girdlemedicineRotator cuffRange of motionbusinesshuman activitiesJoint (geology)

description

The shoulder girdle is an anatomically complex structure consisting of the scapula, clavicula, proximal humerus, and their articular connections. The wide range of motion is provided by the glenohumeral joint and the two shoulder girdle joints, the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60917-6_8