Sentences with phrase «of scapula»

This palsy affects the muscles of the upper arm and causes abnormal positioning of the scapula: «winging».

Sammy was diagnosed with multilobular osteochondrosarcoma (MLO) of the scapula (shoulder blade).

The beginning judge (or the one evaluating heavily - coated breeds) often checks and compares layback by running his thumbs down the spine of the scapula.

That line is almost parallel to, and only an inch or so behind, the envisioned line from the highest point of scapula to point of shoulder.

If the angle of the spine of the scapula does indeed differ between dogs, it is possibly because some dogs have proportionately shorter vertebrae in the neck or sacrum, and some may have longer bones in the true back and loin (the true back being between the scapula and the croup).

It is the front - to - back inclination of the shoulder blade, seen and felt when one touches both the point of the shoulder and the top of the scapula or the withers at the same time.

Traditionally, the origins of the latissimus dorsi have been described as including: the lower thoracic spinous process, thoracolumbar junction, the posterior third of the superior surface of the iliac crest of the pelvis, tenth to the twelfth ribs, and even the inferior angle of the scapula.

It is made up of the humeral head (the upper end of the bone of the upper arm) fitting into the glenoid fossa of the scapula (shoulder blade).

Comparing the effect of technique, Lehman et al. (2004) compared the latissimus dorsi muscle activity during the cable - pulley seated row performed with and without full retraction of the scapula at the peak contraction region.

The anterior deltoid starts on the lateral third of the clavicle.The middle deltoid starts on the acromion process of the scapula.The posterior deltoid starts on the spine of the scapula.

The major back muscles of the scapula and shoulder are the latissimus dorsi (aka the lats), teres major, trapezius, and the rhomboids.

The long head attaches on the infraglenoid tubercle — a bony process site on the lateral aspect of the scapula, below the glenoid fossa (shoulder socket).

The heads of the triceps muscle have origins on the medial and lateral posterior aspects of the humerus, and the lateral aspect of the scapula in the case of the long head.

It is located on the anterior side of the scapula, which is the side that runs along the ribs.

It hits every muscle in the backside and helps emphasizes the «squeeze» of the scapula pulling the back muscles together.

The infraspinatus arises from the posterior medial surface of the scapula below the spine of the scapula, and it inserts into the greater tuberosity of the humerus and the shoulder joint capsule.

If you slide the bar under your traps, you will find bone (this is the spine of your scapula).

The subscapularis muscle arises from the inner surface of the scapula and inserts on the anterior humerus at the lesser tubercle and inferior shoulder capsule.

In human anatomy, the trapezius is either one of two large superficial muscles that extend longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula (shoulder blade).

A key component to this exercise is achieving full range of motion of the scapula (shoulder blade).

A mobile thoracic spine supports fluid, correct movement of your scapula, which is needed to prevent shoulder pain.

This tends to cause the inner edge of the scapula to protrude slightly from the back (this is readily apparent if you look at the average woman wearing a shirt that reveals her shoulder blades — you can usually see the inner edges sticking out like miniature wings.

Along with the increased impingement risk, a tight pec minor and subsequently inhibited serratus anterior causes the glenoid fossa to become more vertical in its alignment, resulting in increased abduction, rotation and winging of the scapula.

The other side of the muscle attaches to the inferior (bottom) of the scapula bone, the last 3 - 4 ribs on the posterior (back) side, the thoracolumbar fascia (connective tissue for the five lumbar vertebrae) and the iliac crest on the posterior (back) side.

The optimal joint position with maximal surface area contact between the humeral head (ball) and gleaned fossa of the scapula (socket) is referred to as «absolute joint centration».

If the pec minor is tight, it is usual to see some level of winging of the scapula, coupled with protraction and you may notice an internal rotation of the humeral head, too.

It is below the spine of the scapula.

It is above the spine of the scapula (shoulder blade).

Comparing the effect of scapula motion, Lehman et al. (2004) measured the middle trapezius muscle activity during the seated row with or without full scapula retraction.

Here you've got the levator scapulae, and this muscle as you can see it attaches to the top of the scapula and it elevates the scapula when it's contract, so that's the levator scapulae - these two muscles here.

The trapezius muscle originates on the spinous processes and ligamentous connective tissue that cover the upper cervical spine, between the C1 — T8, and insert on the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion and spine of the scapula.

The parallel - oriented fibers of both muscles run inferolaterally and insert on the medial border of the scapula, forming flat quadrate muscle architectures.

Moreover, prospective intervention studies have shown that stretching the anterior chest muscles on its own or in combination with strengthening the scapular retractors can alter the position of the scapula at rest in individuals with abducted scapulae (2).

The motion of the scapula and upper arm is defined as a 2:1 movement ratio, meaning for every 2 degrees of upward humeral motion there is 1 degree of upward scapular motion.

The long head originates (starts) on the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula which means that is crosses the shoulder joint.

The long head of the muscle crosses the glenohumeral joint at the shoulder while the short attaches at the coracoid process on the front aspect of the scapula (shoulder blade).

Functional Injury Prevention Exercise: Ring Scapular Retraction (not filmed)- A series of body weight rowing motions (low row, horizontal row, & horizontal row with external rotation) which all emphasize retraction of the scapula with a tight one second hold for each rep. Typically, I have the athletes do 10 reps of each movement.

On the other hand, a flawlessly executed quadruped row promotes optimal depression, retraction and medial rotation of the scapula, improves arm and grip mechanics and spinal rigidity, and teaches strong muscle - mind connection with the lats.

It is connected to upper part of the scapula at the coracoid process.

-- Infraspinatus, a thick triangular muscle wrapped around the outside portion of the scapula — Teres minor, a smaller mucle found under the infraspinatus — Supraspinatus, a muscle that runs from the scapula to the inside of the humerus, separated from the infraspinatus by the spine of the scapula — Subscapularis, another large triangular muscle that originates from the subscapular fossa of the scapula and inserts in the humerus.

It originates from the anterior surface of the 3 - 5 ribs and inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula; its main functions are depression and downward rotation of the scapula.

-- The posterior head starts on the back of the scapula (shoulder blade) and attaches on the humerus.

The serratus anterior is a group of muscles that originates on the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts on the anterior part of the medial border of the scapula and some of its many functions include abduction and elevation of the scapula.

Scapular stability refers to the ability of your scapula to move freely and offer enough stability to help the shoulder lock in during certain exercises.

To ensure optimal health of your scapula - thoracic joint, which is an important requirement for size training, you should also focus on exercises which improve the ability of the middle and lower trap fibers to stabilize the scapulae.

The stabilization of the scapula is achieved by activating the lower and middle portion of the traps to support the movement.

According to most definitions, the trapezius muscles are large, diamond - shaped surface muscles that extend longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula.

You can increase the range of motion even further by allowing a slight protraction of the scapula at the bottom of every rep — just be sure to return to a flat back before beginning the next rep.

The posterior head, which starts on the back of the scapula (shoulder blade) and attaches on the humerus.

Since the dumbbell fly involves a retraction of the scapula, a movement which co-operates with the rotator cuff muscles, it can significantly strengthen the latter, thereby keeping shoulder injury away.