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Physical Examinations III

Shoulder Exam: Joint Structure and Motion

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Shoulder exam starts with understanding the joints and muscles that control shoulder movement. The shoulder is made up of four separate joints: the glenohumeral (GH) joint, the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, the sternoclavicular joint, and the scapulothoracic joint.

The GH joint is the main joint ...

Transcript

Shoulder pain is a common complaint in medical practice, and the physical exam can be very informative for identifying the source of this pain. It often results from an injury frequently seen in athletes caused by repeated overhead motion, such as during swimming.

In order to interpret the findings during the shoulder exam, a practitioner ...

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Shoulder ExaminationGlenohumeral JointRotator Cuff MusclesRange Of MotionPalpation TechniquesInspection ProceduresAcromioclavicular JointSternoclavicular JointScapulothoracic JointDrop Arm Test

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