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Shoulder
The shoulder is composed of several bony structures, the
scapula, humerus, and clavicle, which combine to create both
the glenohumeral joint and the acromioclavicular joint. Four
short muscles originate on the scapula and pass around the
shoulder, where their tendons fuse together to form the
rotator cuff. As the only joint in the body that can rotate
a full 360 degrees, the shoulder is less stable than other
joints, and is dislocated more easily.
Elbow
The elbow is a joint connecting the bone of the upper arm
with the two bones of the lower arm. This joint contains
three smaller joints, the humerus-ulna joint, the humerus-radius
joint, and the radius ulna joint. The unique positioning and
interaction of these bones allows both rotation and hinge
action within the elbow. Primary stability is provided by
the ulnar collateral ligament on the inner side of the
elbow.
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