Upper Limb I - Shoulder to Elbow: Part 1
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This document provides a learning objective for a study on the upper limb, focusing on the shoulder and elbow. It details the major landmarks of the bones of the shoulder, the relationships between joint structure and range of motion, and an overview of the muscles of the shoulder and associated ligaments and their movements. Examples of structures are described.
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23/11/23 Upper limb I- shoulder to elbow: part 1 Learning objective: description of the major landmarks of the bones of the shoulder. Learning objective: description of the relationship bet ween joint structure and range of motion. Learning objective: description of the muscles of the shoulder and t...
23/11/23 Upper limb I- shoulder to elbow: part 1 Learning objective: description of the major landmarks of the bones of the shoulder. Learning objective: description of the relationship bet ween joint structure and range of motion. Learning objective: description of the muscles of the shoulder and the associated ligaments and their movements. Pectoral girdle + Humerus: The pectoral girdle consists of: the clavicle, the scapula and the humerus. Posterior Anterior clavicle lateral Humerus Scapular medial The glenohumeral joint capsule: The rotator cuff: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles whose tendon surround the glenohumeral joint. As well as providing movement to the upper limb, these muscles strengthen the joint. These muscles are; subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and Teres minor. qcongffafetfuberc.la greater tubercle sits in subscapular fossa
