The shoulder provides more flexibilty than any other part of the body. The two main bones of the shoulder are the humerus and the scapula (shoulder blade).

The top portion of the scapula, the acromion, attaches to the clavicle, or collar bone. The end of the scapula, called the glenoid, holds the ball-like head of the humerus in place and acts as a flexible ball-and-socket joint.

Four short muscles originate on the scapula and pass around the shoulder where their tendons fuse together to form the rotator cuff.

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1. Arthroscopic Acromioplasty or Debridement - Dr. Carl C. Berasi
2. Rotator Cuff Repair - Dr. Carl C. Berasi
3. Anterior Shoulder Labrum & Capsule Repair - Dr. Carl C. Berasi
4. Shoulder Arthroscopy with Acromioplasty or Debridement: Patient Discharge Instructions - Dr. Mark E. Gittins
5. Rotator Cuff Repair: Patient Discharge Instructions - Dr. Mark E. Gittins
6. Anterior Shoulder Labrum & Capsule Repair: Patient Discharge Instructions - Dr. Mark E. Gittins