Shoulder movement

The shoulder joint is a synovial multi-axial spheroidal joint. It occurs between the roughly hemispherical head of the humerus and the sh...

In part 2 of this mini-series, David Keil examines a seemingly simple aspect of the sun salutation, raising the arms above the head, looking at the anatomical movements involved and potential problems that can occur.

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Learn about the muscles that move the arm and understand the importance of anatomy in training properly.

Nagging pinch in your shoulder? This shoulder impingement rehab guide will teach you some effective strategies to treat it for good.

As a fitness professional, you need a good working knowledge of anatomy so you can design safe and effective exercise programs for your clients. As a result, you also need to know this information to be able to pass your exam as well. In the first of an ongoing series, we’ll look at the movements of numerous body parts, beginning with the muscles that move the scapulae.

Crest of lesser tubercle of humerus aka Crista tuberculi minoris humeri in the latin terminology. Learn more now!

The pictures show supination, semipronation, and forced pronation of the arm. During the latter, the elbow rotates outwards, indicating movement in the shoulder, where the deltoid muscle gets worked. Marked with the dots are the deltoid tuberosity, olecranon, and distal head of the ulna – the bony landmarks that help you follow the muscle attachments as the arm gets pronated. www.anatomy4sculptors.com

Learn everything about the anatomy and function of the shoulder girdle in a quick and efficient way with this article.