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Functions Of Girdle Flashcards

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Joint

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Increase range of upper limb activity by:

  • changing position of glenoid fossa relative to chest wall
  • clavicle holds shoulder away from chest wall
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Bones

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Clavicle absorbs tension/compression stresses by transmission of forces from upper limb ->trunk

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