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The Muscles of the Shoulder
Unit: Muscles

The muscles of the shoulder (anterior and posterior view)

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it can rotate and be raised in front of and behind the torso. The shoulder is made up of four joints and five linked bone groups which have to work together. There are 30 muscles providing movement and support for the shoulder complex.

The location of the muscles of the shoulder (anterior and posterior view)