Oct 23, 2025 · The shoulder joint is made up of four joints that work together for movement and stability. The rotator cuff, which includes four muscles, is essential for shoulder movement and …

Nov 6, 2025 · The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is a ball and socket joint between the scapula and the humerus. It is the major joint connecting the upper limb to the trunk.

Oct 30, 2023 · The glenohumeral, or shoulder, joint is a synovial joint that attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton. It is a ball-and-socket joint, formed between the glenoid fossa of scapula …

Sep 19, 2025 · Your shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) forms where your clavicle, humerus and scapula meet. This structure is why you can move your arms.

Nov 5, 2024 · Shoulder muscle injuries are common, particularly in people who do a lot of over-head activities e.g. swimming, racket sports and pitching and as we get older. Here we will …

Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries. This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain and describes …

The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone) as well as associated muscles, ligaments and …

The shoulder is one of the biggest joints in the human body, involved in almost all upper-body movements. Also called the glenohumeral joint, it is a ball-and-socket joint capable of the …

Apr 7, 2024 · The shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone). Together, they form the shoulder joint, which allows …

The shoulder is made up of several layers, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the socket of the shoulder, it is at …