Sep 19, 2025 · Your shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) forms where your clavicle, humerus and scapula meet. This structure is why you can move your arms.

The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone) as well as associated muscles, ligaments and tendons. The …

Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries. This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain and describes some …

Jun 19, 2024 · Shoulder joints can have their fair share of problems. Learn about common problems and injuries, and tips on how to treat a painful shoulder.

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints in the outpatient setting. The etiology is most of the time traumatic and related either to sport or accidents.

Oct 23, 2025 · The shoulder joint is made up of four joints that work together for movement and stability. The rotator cuff, which includes four muscles, is essential for shoulder movement and stability.

Jun 29, 2025 · Your shoulders can be affected by injuries such as sprains, strains and rotator cuff tear. Learn how to treat and prevent shoulder pain and injury.

The shoulder allows for a large range of motion due to the spheroid shape of the glenohumeral joint but this (i.e. a large ball in a small socket) renders it prone to dislocation and other injuries.

Nov 24, 2025 · The shoulder is a complex ball-and-socket joint comprising the head of the humerus, the clavicle (collarbone), and the scapula. The shoulder’s main motions are flexion, extension, abduction, …

Although the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, it is also an unstable joint because of its range-of-motion. Because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the socket of the shoulder, it is …