Anatomy: Joints of the Shoulder

Learning OutcomesBy the end of the session, students will be able to:

• Locate the joints of the shoulder girdle on a human body on self and/or a partner

• Name the bones and joints of the human shoulder girdle

• Integrate this knowledge and apply it to their own body to realign the shoulder

View of the gleno-humeral and acromio-clavicular joints

The scapula floats over the back of the thorax

View from above

References

Platzer W. (2004) Pocket atlas of the musculoskeletal system. London, Theime.

Calais-Germaine, B. (1999) Anatomy of Movement. Seattle, Eastland press

Myers T. (2006) Anatomy Trains DVD ROM, London, Primal Pictures