Scapular motion

* Boldface indicates prime or essential mover(s). Numbers refer to the figure.
• The glenoid cavity moves superiorly, as in abduction of the arm.
Δ The glenoid cavity moves inferiorly, as in adduction of the arm.

Reproduced with permission from: Moore KL, Dalley AF. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 5th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2006. Copyright © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. www.lww.com.

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