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How does the scapula work?

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Answer:

The scapula omo (shoulder blade) is the bone which connects the humerous (arm bone) to the clavicle (collar bone)

Movements of the scapula are brought about by scapular muscles:

Elevation, Depression, Protraction, Retraction, Lateral rotation, Medial rotation, Upward Rotation, Downward Rotation, Anterior Tipping, and Posterior Tipping

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