Upper Body Anatomy — pectoral girdle

Bones of the Pectoral Girdle, Acromioclavicular & Sternoclavicular Joints

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Bones of the Pectoral Girdle, Acromioclavicular & Sternoclavicular Joints

The Shoulder Girdle Evolutionary change in function of upper limb from one of locomotion to a tool for manipulation...

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Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle

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Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle

Movements of the Shoulder Girdle In order to optimise the positioning of the hand in pace the scapula can glide around the chest wall...

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