Correspondence to Dr Leanda Mckenna, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley WA 6102, Australia; l.mckenna{at}curtin.edu.au ...

The scapula has its own set of joint actions: The shoulder girdle has a set of joint actions specific to motion of the scapula. Although this may seem like just another set of confusing terms to ...

Correspondence to Dr Babette M Pluim, Department of Sports Medicine, Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association, Amersfoort 3800 BP, The Netherlands, b.pluim{at}knltb.nl Goran Ivanisevic had a ...

Learn about protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, upward rotation, etc., along with all of the muscles responsible for these joint actions. The scapula has its own set of joint actions: The ...

Scapular push-ups: Start in a push-up position with arms straight. To modify, lower to your knees. Without bending your elbows, inhale as you let your chest lower slightly and your shoulder blades ...

Scapular winging, sometimes called a winged scapula, is a condition that affects the shoulder blades. It causes the shoulder blades to stick out. Scapula is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade.

The scapula or shoulder blade is a bony structure found on the upper back that connects the upper arm to the chest wall (thorax). It also forms the socket part of the shoulder joint connecting the ...