Lesson 6: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular Motion
Joints and joint actions of the scapula and shoulder girdle. Description of the scapulothoracic (ST), sternoclavicular (SC), and acromioclavicular (AC) joints and the scapula, joint actions/motions of retraction, protraction, elevation, depression, and upward and downward rotation.
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Course Description: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular Joint Actions
Course Study Guide: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular Motion
Course Video Lesson: Joint Actions of the Shoulder Girdle
Introduction
Shoulder Girdle (Scapular) Motion4 Sub Sections
Activity2 Sub Sections
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Related Courses:
Lesson 1: Anatomical Position & Anatomical DirectionsLesson 2: Planes of MotionLesson 3: Joint ActionsLesson 4: Synovial JointsLesson 5: Basics of the Human Movement SystemsLesson 6: Joints of the Shoulder Girdle and Scapular MotionLesson 7: Scapular MusclesLesson 8: Introduction To DeltoidsLesson 9: Rotator CuffLesson 10: Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, and Teres MajorLesson 11: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Triceps Brachii, Brachioradialis and CoracobrachialisLesson 12: Functional Anatomy by Joint Action and Exercise of the Upper BodyLesson 13: Hip Flexors and Anterior Thigh MusclesLesson 14: The Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, and PiriformisLesson 15: Hamstrings and AdductorsLesson 16: Ankle Joint Actions and MusclesLesson 17: Functional Anatomy by Joint Action and Exercise of the Lower BodyLesson 18: The Spine and Trunk MusclesLesson 19: Trunk Muscles Graph, Additional Core Muscles and Core Exercise ChallengeLesson 20: More on the Human Movement SystemsLesson 21: Functional Roles of MusclesLesson 22: Introduction to Movement Assessment and Analysis