Scapulothoracic Joint and Movements

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Function of scapulothoracic joint

Allows scapular motion against ribcage

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Osteology of scapulothoracic joint

Not a true joint - is a sliding joint between medial border of scapula and ribs 2-7 (thorax)

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Resting position angulation of scapulothoracic joint

Variable in health adults - anteriorly 10-20 degrees, internally rotated 30-45 degrees from coronal plane, upward tilt of 3 degrees

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Scapulothoracic movements

Elevation and depression, abduction and adduction, upward rotation and downward rotation, internal rotation and external rotation, anterior tilt and posterior tilt, protraction and retraction

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Protraction

Abduction and internal rotation

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Retraction

Adduction and external rotation