Part 2: Scapular Attachments of the Shoulder In Part 2 of "Shoulder Injuries - We are going to take a look at the various muscles and soft tissue structures that attach to the shoulder, and their impact on the kinetic chain of a shoulder injury. The scapula (shoulder blade) is often considered to be the foundation (or base of support) for the soft-tissue structures of the upper body. Seventeen important muscles attach to the scapula, and shoulder dysfunctions can occur whenev
Introduction to Shoulder Injuries Your shoulder is an incredibly complex system that is made up of multiple osseous structures, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and neurological and vascular structures. The scapulae (shoulder blade) alone has seventeen different muscles that connect into it. These muscles, soft tissues, and osseous structures of the shoulder act together to create a balance of forces that provide both mobility and stability. When this exquisite balance is