Scapulothoracic Joint
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Description[edit | edit source]
Resting position of the Scapula[edit | edit source]
Normally, the scapula rests at a position on the posterior thorax approximately 2 inches from the midline, between the second through seventh ribs (scapula extends from the level of T2 spinous process to T7 orT9 spinous process, depending on the size of the scapula)[2] and the medial border is about 6 cms lateral to the spine. The scapula also is internally rotated 30° to 45° from the coronal plane, is tipped anteriorly approximately 10° to 20° from vertical, and is upwardly rotated 10° to 20° from vertical.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title lthough these “normal” values for the resting scapula are cited, substantial individual variability exists in scapular rest position, even among healthy subjects. Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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