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44. The primary functions of the interosseous membrane are to

26. Joint contact forces of the elbow

11. Considering the lower serratus anterior line of action and point of application to produce an upward rotation torque on the scapula about an axis of rotation at the AC joint

10. EMG records show the rhomboids are active in elevation of the arm, despite their anatomical description as downward rotators of the scapula. Which of the following seems most consistent with biomechanical principles:

1. The shoulder joint complex

29. If the upper arm and forearm is positioned on a table such that the elbow is being flexed andextended in a gravity eliminated position:

24. A high school baseball pitcher arrives at your clinic complaining of pain in the medial elbow region. Which of the following would you suspect as most likely?

7. If in accomplishing a 120 degree abduction position of the arm relative to the thorax, the humerus elevated 90 degrees relative to the scapula and the scapula upwardly rotated 30 degrees relative to the thorax

15. The serratus anterior acting at the AC joint

30. During pronation motion from an initial anatomical position