Body Region: Shoulder

  • May 2, 2026
    The subcoracoid space lies between the coracoid process above and the subscapularis tendon and anterior shoulder capsule below, bounded laterally…
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    The subscapularis recess (subcoracoid recess) is a synovial extension of the glenohumeral joint passing anterior to the subscapularis tendon through…
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    The acromioclavicular disc is a fibrocartilaginous intraarticular disc within the AC joint, present as a complete meniscus in 50% and…
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    The subacromial space is the narrow functional compartment between the inferior surface of the acromion and coracoacromial arch above and…
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    The axillary fossa (armpit) is a pyramidal space at the shoulder-chest junction with its base at the skin. Its anterior…
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    The posterior glenohumeral recess is the synovial extension of the glenohumeral joint between the posterior glenoid labrum and the posterior…
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    The superior glenohumeral recess is the synovial extension of the glenohumeral joint into the rotator interval space between the anterior…
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    The scapulothoracic joint is a physiological joint, not a true synovial articulation, formed by the sliding of the anterior surface…
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    The axillary recess is the redundant inferior fold of glenohumeral joint capsule that normally accommodates full arm elevation without capsular…
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    The acromioclavicular joint transmits upper limb forces to the clavicle through a plane synovial joint stabilised primarily by the coracoclavicular…

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