Shoulder Anatomy
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The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade), like a ball and socket. Other important bones in the shoulder include: The acromion is a bony projection off the scapula. The clavicle (collarbone) meets the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint.
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This video explains shoulder anatomy, centered on the shoulder joint formed where the humerus, the upper arm bone, fits into the scapula, the shoulder blade, like a ball and socket. It also describes the acromion as a bony projection off the scapula, and the clavicle, or collarbone, meeting the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint.
Key points
- Describes the shoulder joint as a ball and socket formed by the humerus and scapula
- Identifies the humerus as the upper arm bone and the scapula as the shoulder blade
- Describes the acromion as a bony projection off the scapula
- Covers the clavicle meeting the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint
Video Overview
This video presents “Shoulder Anatomy” — The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade), like a ball and socket. Other important bones in the shoulder include: The acromion is a bony projection off the scapula. The clavicle. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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