fourth kinematic principle - N

• The fourth kinematic principle of abduction refers to the motion of the scapula during shoulder abduction.
• The scapula is anteriorly tilted and internally rotated at rest.
• As shoulder abduction proceeds, the scapula upwardly rotates and posteriorly tilts.
• The scapula may also externally rotate slightly, but this is highly variable.
• The net movement of the scapula is towards external rotation by the end of shoulder abduction.
• However, it may experience a slight net internal rotation movement in earlier ranges of shoulder abduction.
• The scapula remains oriented generally within or close to the scapular plane.
• Literature describing scapular motions with shoulder abduction varies considerably.
• Variability in data reflects differences in the amount and/or plane of abduction studied and experimental methodology.
• The motion of the scapula during shoulder abduction is complex and multifaceted.

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