Palpation

Question 1

Scapulohumeral Rhythm can be used to reveal three groups of muscles…what are they?

Answer 1

Rhomboids, pectorals minor, levator scapularis

Question 2

When arm is adducted and extended, the scapular is downwardly rotated. On “lift off” the three muscles groups show as…

Answer 2

• Rhomboids, inferior border protrudes beneath scapular
  *pectoralis minor, just below coracoid process protrude belly of muscle showing attachment to ribs 3, 4, 5
• levator scapular , the movement would reciprocally inhibit and relax upper trapezium, so a gentle elevation of shoulder will be carried out by Lev. Scap. revealing the muscle at the superior angle