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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The muscle also plays a key role in the upward rotation of the scapula, such as when you raise a weight in front of you or press it overhead, and in the elevation of the ribcage when you breathe.

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 ...

When your shoulder blades aren’t stable, you may experience a shoulder disorder called scapular dyskinesis. It is characterized as losing a normal range of motion in your shoulder blades.