Scapular medial rotation
Last revised by Edward Zhou on 7 Oct 2021
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Zhou E, Hacking C, Scapular medial rotation. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-93794
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Article created:
6 Oct 2021,
Edward Zhou
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Last revised:
7 Oct 2021,
Edward Zhou
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Synonyms:
- Medial rotation of the scapula
- Downward rotation of the scapula
- Scapula medial rotation
- Scapula downward rotation
Scapular medial rotation describes the rotation of the scapula (scapulothoracic joint) such that the glenoid fossa faces downwards - thus it may also be called downward rotation. It is the opposite of scapular lateral rotation - similarly, this motion requires motion at the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints.
The mechanism of medial rotation is usually gravity, with control of the motion facilitated by active lengthening of the trapezius and serratus anterior. Occasionally, if this is insufficient, the levator scapulae, rhomboid major and minor, and pectoralis minor muscles are recruited as prime movers to effect medial rotation 1,2.
References
- 1. Susan Standring. Gray's Anatomy. (2020) ISBN: 9780702077050 - Google Books
- 2. Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, A. M. R. Agur. Clinically Oriented Anatomy. (2013) ISBN: 9781451119459 - Google Books
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