The Importance of Scapular Retraction and Scapular Protraction
The Importance of Scapular Retraction and Scapular Protraction
May 10, 2020
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Scapular abduction, often referred to as scapular protraction, is the movement of the scapula away from the spine, gliding it along the rib cage. The primary muscle responsible for this movement is the serratus anterior. This muscle originates from the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts along the medial border of the scapula. Its contraction pulls the scapula forward and around the thoracic wall, which is essential not only for abduction but also for upward rotation of the scapula during arm e
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Protraction and retraction of the scapula are movements that occur along the thoracic wall and are essential for upper limb function and overall shoulder mechanics. Protraction involves the scapula moving away from the spine and around the rib cage, as you’d see when reaching forward or pushing something away. The primary muscle responsible for this is the serratus anterior, which pulls the scapula anteriorly and laterally. Retraction is the opposite movement—drawing the scapulae back toward the
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