Anatomical Structure of the Shoulder Girdle

A base for understanding of the shoulder girdle problems is a defining of anatomical structures which can provoke problems in this area.

Joints

1. Right articulations in the area of the shoulder girdle

2. False articulations in the area of the shoulder girdle

Scheme of joints (right¹ and false².) which are important for movements of the shoulder girdle.

Right articulation :

Muscles

1. Muscles forming a rotator cuff

2. Muscles with relation to a joint which does not form a rotator cuff

Ligament

¹Right articulations (red colour): glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular   articulation