Scapulothoracic joint
The scapulothoracic joint is a physiological “joint,” in which movement occurs between musculoskeletal structures (between the scapula and associated muscles and the thoracic wall), rather than an anatomical joint, in which movement occurs between directly articulating skeletal elements. The scapulothoracic joint is where the scapular movements of elevation–depression, protraction–retraction, and rotation occur.
- REDIRECT Shoulder girdle#Scapulocostal joint