The Shoulder Complex
DR. DIGVIJAY SHARMA
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
U.I.H.S
KANPUR
,Introduction
•The shoulder complex is
composed of Three segment
namely.
•Scapula
•Clavicle
•Humerus
,
, These 3 segments are controlled by four interdependent linkages.
1. SCAPULOTHORACIC JOINT
2. STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT
3. ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
4. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT
There is a FIFTH functional articulation called CORACOACROMIAL ARCH OR
SUPRAHUMERAL JOINT , is formed by the coracoacromial arch and head of
humerus .
DR. DIGVIJAY SHARMA
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
U.I.H.S
KANPUR
,Introduction
•The shoulder complex is
composed of Three segment
namely.
•Scapula
•Clavicle
•Humerus
,
, These 3 segments are controlled by four interdependent linkages.
1. SCAPULOTHORACIC JOINT
2. STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT
3. ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
4. GLENOHUMERAL JOINT
There is a FIFTH functional articulation called CORACOACROMIAL ARCH OR
SUPRAHUMERAL JOINT , is formed by the coracoacromial arch and head of
humerus .