Shoulder Ligament
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Shoulder Ligament

Introduction Strong bands of connective tissue called shoulder ligaments unite bones, including the humerus, clavicle, and scapula, to stabilize the shoulder joint. They are essential for preserving the integrity of joints and permitting regulated, fluid movement while avoiding dislocations and overuse. Each shoulder is supported by several ligaments that also keep the bones together, support and reinforce the joint capsules, and prevent dislocation. Ligaments’ collagen fibres become less elastic and more rigid as we age, becoming…

shoulder joint
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Shoulder Joint

The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball-and-socket joint that involves the humerus (upper arm bone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). It is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of movements such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction. Introduction The glenohumeral joint, which is situated in the shoulder, can move in a wide variety of ways….