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Chapter 7
The Biomechanics of
the Human Upper
Extremity
Interclavicular ligament
Clavicle Clavicle
Sternoclavicular Articular
ligament disk
Costoclavicular Costal
ligament cartilage
(1st rib)
Sternum
Coracoid process
Acromion
process
Coracohumeral
ligament
Long head of
Scapula biceps
Humerus
Articular
capsule
scapulohumeral
rhythm: a regular
pattern of scapular
rotation that
accompanies and
facilitates humeral
abduction
• middle deltoid
• supraspinatus