Shoulder Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals
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Shoulder Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals

Understand how to define common medical terms related to shoulder anatomy.

Maestro
Updated Sep 20, 2024

What you'll learn

  • Define common medical terms related to shoulder anatomy
  • Identify anatomical features of the shoulder
  • Understand the biomechanics of the shoulder joints
  • Identify common shoulder pathologies
Course Description

The shoulder is an engineering triumph. It performs demanding daily tasks over a lifetime, and its amazing range of motion allows up to 180 degrees of movement in some directions. However, the shoulder is also relatively unstable, susceptible to injuries that can result from simple, everyday activities.

In this 30-minute course, you'll learn about the structure and function of the shoulder as well as anatomical positions and planes, medical terms, anatomical features, and kinematics as they relate to the shoulder. The course culminates in a 10-question assessment.