Names of the joints at which the humerusarticulates with the scapula, the scapula withthe clavicle, and the clavicle with the axialskeleton
Names of the joints at which the humerusarticulates with the scapula, the scapula withthe clavicle, and the clavicle with the axialskeleton
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Names of the joints at which the humerus
articulates with the scapula, the scapula with
the clavicle, and the clavicle with the axial
skeleton
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Joint refers to the body where two bones meet with each other and causes movement. As the range of movement increases, there is a higher risk of injury in the joint.
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The scapula principally from two types of articulation-
When the humerus articulates with the scapula, it forms a joint known as the glenohumeral joint.
When the scapula and clavicle articulate, it forms a joint known as the acromioclavicular joint.
When clavicle articulates with the axial skeleton joint that forms known as a sternoclavicular joint which associates to upper limb to the axial skeleton
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