The shoulder joint

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What movement is the trapezius responsible for in the shoulder joint?
The trapezius elevates and retracts the shoulder girdle
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What is the scapula?
The scapula is the technical name for the shoulder blade. It is a flat, triangular bone that lies over the back of the upper ribs. The rear surface can be felt under the skin. It serves as an attachment for some of the muscles and tendons of the arm,
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What muscles are responsible for movement in the shoulder?
Trapezius, Deltoid, Rhomboids, Lattisimus doris, Pectorals, Levator scapulae
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What is shoulder instability?
when the ligaments and tendons holding the joint in place are stretched beyond their normal limits. This results in the shoulder becoming unstable
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What is the best way to prevent injury in the shoulder?
warm up (including strength training, joint stability, muscles stretches and specific dance technique training)
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what is the purpose of cartilage in the shoulder joint?
To protect the bones from rubbing and grinding away at each other, and to lubricate movement
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What is the scapula?

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The scapula is the technical name for the shoulder blade. It is a flat, triangular bone that lies over the back of the upper ribs. The rear surface can be felt under the skin. It serves as an attachment for some of the muscles and tendons of the arm,

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What muscles are responsible for movement in the shoulder?

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What is the best way to prevent injury in the shoulder?

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