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Joints of the shoulder and other joint terms

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definitions
sternoclavicular SC   saddle joint between the end of the clavicle and sternum  
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acromioclavicular AC   plane joint between the scapula and the clavicle  
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glenohumeral   ball and socket joint of the humerus and the scapula  
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protraction   moving the shoulder forward  
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retraction   moving the shoulder backward  
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elevation   raising the shoulder  
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depression   lowering the shoulder  
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flexion   angle of the joint is decreased  
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extension   angle of the joint is increased  
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medial rotation   turning toward the midline  
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lateral rotation   turning away from the midline  
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abduction   moving the arm away from the body  
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adduction   moving the arm toward the body  
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circumduction   moving the arm so the hand follows a circular path  
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