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 ...

Shoulder injuries and different types of arthritis may cause acromioclavicular (AC) joint pain. The AC joint in the shoulder connects the collarbone to part of the shoulder blade. One of the AC ...

The shoulder is a complex structure present on the upper body that connects the arms to the torso. It consists of many components that work together to provide stability and a wide range of movement.

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The shoulder is made up of three bones (humerus, scapula and clavicle), which connect with each other on four joint surfaces. The main joint is that between the scapula (shoulder-blade) and the upper ...

You have a bump on your shoulder after a fall. You are told you have a shoulder separation or AC joint dislocation. Now what do you do? A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular (AC) ...

Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint and very mobile. It may hurt for many reasons, from injury and overuse to chronic conditions or diseases. You need to know the cause to get effective treatment ...

An unexplained pain in your shoulder can mean many things, including dislocation. In some cases, identifying a dislocated shoulder is as easy as looking in the mirror. The affected area may be visibly ...