Muscles of the shoulder

The tutorial explores the anatomy of the shoulder joint, focusing on its bones, muscles, and clinical aspects. It begins with an introduction to the shoulder's flexibility and an overview of the tutorial's content. The bones forming the shoulder joint, such as the humerus and scapula, are discussed, followed by a detailed look at the deltoid and rotator cuff muscles, including their functions and innervation. The tutorial also covers additional muscles that act on the shoulder joint, like the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi. Clinical notes on common rotator cuff injuries and their treatments are provided, concluding with a summary of the key points covered.

What is the significance of the axillary nerve in shoulder function?

Identify the four rotator cuff muscles and their locations.

Discuss the anatomical spaces defined by shoulder muscles.

What are the primary movements facilitated by the latissimus dorsi muscle?