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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