Aim: To determine the reliability of the Plurimeter-V gravity inclinometer for the measurement of scapular upward rotation positions during humeral elevation in coronal abduction in a group of ...

Results The scapula presented three-way movements of upward rotation, posterior tilting, and external rotation during arm elevation and lowering. During arm elevation, upward rotation showed a ...

The scapula is able to move laterally due to the serratus anterior muscle, which is vital for the elevation of the arm. The serratus anterior muscle also allows the upward rotation of the arm ...

The scapula is one of the bones that forms the ... is responsible for protraction and aiding the shoulder blade in upward rotation so that you can bring your arm overhead. To strengthen the ...

Furthermore, the serratus anterior acts with the upper and lower fibres of the trapezius muscle to sustain upward rotation of the scapula, which allows for overhead lifting,” says a paper titled ...

Depression – The scapula move in an inferior direction. - Upward Rotation– The inferior angle of the scapula moves in a superior-lateral direction such that the glenoid fossa faces upward.

Its main job is to hold the scapula in place against the rib cage ... or swimming for example (it is also involved in protraction and upward rotation). Video: Anatomy and function of the serratus ...