bony palpation
Last reviewed 01/2018
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
suprasternal notch (examination)
sternoclavicular joint (examination)
acromioclavicular joint (examination)
greater tuberosity of humerus (examination)
bicipital groove (examination)