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Anatomy of the Shoulder

Shoulder Anatomy

The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction. Thus, the shoulder joint is considered the most insecure joint of the body, but the support of ligaments, muscles, and tendons function to provide the required stability.

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Shoulder Videos
  • Michigan Orthopaedic Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • AANA Advancing the scope
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine