🦴 Glenohumeral Joint

Brian Lee

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MovementPlane of MovementAxis of RotationAxis OrientationExample Action
Flexion / ExtensionSagittalMediolateral (frontal) axisRuns side‑to‑sideRaising arm forward / lowering behind
Abduction / AdductionFrontal (Coronal)Anteroposterior (sagittal) axisRuns front‑to‑backLifting arm out to side / lowering down
Internal / External RotationTransverse (Horizontal)Longitudinal (vertical) axisRuns top‑to‑bottomRotating arm inward toward body / outward
Horizontal Adduction / AbductionTransverse (Horizontal)Longitudinal (vertical) axisRuns top‑to‑bottomMoving arm across chest / back

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