The Shoulder Joint – Freedom Unlimited

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body. The evolution of the bipedal gait in human beings has freed the upper limbs for the numerous functions that the gait performs. Key to this functionality is the shoulder joint. Its mobility however comes with a price. Dislocations of the shoulder joint are more common than in any other joint. It is also commonly injured in sportspersons and dancers.

This session will focus on the structure and function of the shoulder joint with a special emphasis on its movements and the protective mechanisms that maintain the stability of the joint. The anatomical basis of the more common injuries of the shoulder joint will also be discussed.

|| What you gain ||

By the end of the session the listener will be able to appreciate the following:
> Bones forming the shoulder joint
> Factors maintaining the stability of the joint
> Movements at the joint and the muscles causing them
> Common injuries of the joint and their prevention

|| Facilitator ||

Dr Nachiket Shankar is a faculty member in the Department of Anatomy at St. John’s Medical College, and possesses a keen interest in medical education and research methodology. He is an active member of the Department of Medical Education at St. John’s. He enjoys teaching, music and sports.