title: [Elements of shoulder mechanics].
abstract: An understanding of shoulder movement is difficult. The author has devised a schematic diagram which gives a better definition of the basic movements. It allows a simpler analysis of limitation of movement and of the relative importance of the scapulo-humeral, sterno-clavicular and acromio-clavicular joints. The role of the peri-articular muscles is stressed as motors and stabilizers. This analysis accounts for difficulties encountered in prosthetic surgery.
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000502:physiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000502:physiology
vernacular_title: Eléments de mécanique de l'épaule.