Sports Injuries 1. [antikvár]

INJURIES IN THE SHOULDER REGIONThe shoulder region includes the following joints.1. The shoulder joint comprises the 'ball' of the humerus and the 'socket' (glenoid) of the scapula. The surrounding capsule is looselv applied and allows a wide rangé of movement. The articular surface of the socket is enhanced by a fibrocartilage 'collar' - the so-called glenoid labrum which increases the stability of the joint (see diagram below). Four short muscles and their tendons surround the joint and contribute towards its stability. They merge with the capsule and form