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Bony palpation of the shoulder joint

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The bony landmarks of the shoulder can be examined sequentially in the following order:

  • suprasternal notch
  • sternoclavicular joint
  • clavicle
  • coracoid process
  • acromioclavicular joint
  • acromion
  • greater tuberosity of humerus
  • bicipital groove
  • spine of the scapula
  • borders of scapula

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