Shoulder
The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. 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. The coracoid process is a hook-like bony projection from the scapula.
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This video explains the anatomy of the shoulder. It describes the shoulder as one of the largest and most complex joints in the body, formed where the humerus fits into the scapula like a ball and socket, and covers the acromion, the clavicle meeting the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint, and the coracoid process.
Key points
- Shoulder anatomy is explained
- The ball-and-socket joint of humerus and scapula is described
- The acromion and acromioclavicular joint are covered
- The coracoid process is described
Video Overview
This video presents “Shoulder” — The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. 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. 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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