All players exhibited significantly stronger depressor muscles of the scapula on the throwing side compared with the nonthrowing side. |
Injury to the long thoracic nerve denervates the serratus anterior muscle and causes a winged scapula. |
Another role of the scapula involves retraction and protraction along the thoracic wall. |
The fourth step is to emphasize the retractor muscles of the scapula and to correct any forward-head posture. |
The humerus articulates with the scapula at the shoulder, and with the radius and the ulna at the elbow. |
The scapula was meant to protect the chemise, and had a built in hood or cowl. |