Scapula & Clavicle Articulations

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Sternoclavicular, Acromioclavicular, Coracoclavicular

Abduction (Protraction)

Forward movement away the midline of the body; moving the scapula away from the spine during protration of the shoulder girdle.

Adduction (Retraction)

Backward movement toward the midline of the body; moving the scapula back toward the spine during retraction of the shoulder girdle.

Depression

Inferior movement of the shoulder girdle; moving the scapula down.
 

Elevation

Superior movement of the shoulder girdle; moving the scapula up.

Upward Rotation (Superior Rotation)

Rotary movement of the scapula; moving inferior angle of scapula laterally and upward.

Downward Rotation (Inferior Rotation)

Rotary movement of the scapula; moving inferior angle of scapula medially and downward.

 

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