How would range and strength of abduction of the upper extremity be affected if the sternoclavicular joint were fused?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
All 120 ° of glenohumeral (GH) range would be available passively, although none of the scapulothoracic motion would occur. Only 90 ° of GH motion could be accomplished actively, because when the scapula is fixed or will not upwardly rotate, the deltoid becomes actively insufficient after 90 ° of GH motion.

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What will be an ideal response?

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