Anatomy & Physiology: Bones—Shoulder Girdle.
Structure.
- The shoulder girdles (aka pectoral girdles) attach the upper limbs to the vertebral skeleton.
- Each shoulder girdle consists of the clavicle and scapula.
- The clavicle articulates with the manubrium.
- The scapula articulates with the clavicle and humerus.
- The shoulder girdles are attached to the axial skeleton and stabilized via muscles which allow for movement congruency and controlled movement.
Function.
Clinical Significance.
Shoulder girdle. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
References
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