Scapula Flashcards
1
Q
What happens during Scapular Protraction
A
Medial border of scapula sides anteriorly and laterally away from midline
2
Q
What happens during Scapular Retraction
A
Medial border of the scapula slides posterior and medially towards midline
3
Q
Scapular Upward Rotation
A
Inferior angle of the scapula rotates in superior-lateral direction, tilting the glenoid fossa upward
4
Q
Scapular Downward Rotation
A
The inferior angle of the scapula rotates in an inferior-medial direction
5
Q
Scapular Internal Rotation
A
- Glenoid Fossa tilts anterior
- Medial border of scapula protrudes posteriorly
6
Q
Scapular External Rotation
A
- Glenoid fossa tilts more posteriorly
7
Q
What is scapular winging?
A
- A clinical term that describes a scapular alignment combining internal rotation and anterior tilt
- Associates with paralysis of Serratus anterior
