SCAPULA

TYPE OF JOINT DOF - 3

The scapulothoracic joint is not a true

synovial joint. This joint is located
where the scapula glides against the
rib cage posteriorly. The bone is not
attached by ligaments. Could be
considered a gliding joint.

MOVEMENTS
Agonists/ Antagonists
ELE:
trapezius
rhomboid major
rhomboid minor
levator scapula
Agonists / Antagonists DEP: Agonists / Antagonists
trapezius
UR: ADD:
Serratus anterior
Trapezius Trapezius
Pectoralis minor
Serratus Anterior Rhomboid major
DR: Rhomboid minor
Rhomboid major ABD:
Rhomboid minor Serratus anterior
Levator Scapula Pectoralis minor
Pectoralis minor

BONES
Convex surface of posterior thoracic cage and
convex surface of anterior scapula
SYNERGIST
upward rotation: trapezius, serratus anterior
downward rotation: rhomboid major, rhomboid
minor, levator scapula, pec minor
Adduction: latissimus dorsi, pec major, teres
major, teres minor, infraspinatus, triceps
Abduction: deltoid, supraspinatus, latissimus
dorsi
Elevation: trapezius, rhomboid major, rhomboid
minor, levator scapula,
Depression: serratus anterior, pec minor
 References

Andrew, R. B. (2014). Trail guide to the body (5th ed.). Books of Discovery.