Students will:

• Identify major bones, joints, and landmarks of the scapula, clavicle, and humerus
• Name and locate key muscles involved in shoulder stabilization and arm movement
• Explain scapulohumeral rhythm and the role of the shoulder girdle
• Recognize common compensations (e.g., upper trap dominance, “winging” scapulae)
• Apply knowledge to observation, manual techniques, and movement cueing

• Massage therapists working with shoulder pain, rotator cuff strain, and arm tension
• Yoga and movement teachers teaching arm balances, weight-bearing, and overhead postures
• Trainers and somatic educators focusing on upper extremity function

• ANAT-KINE 0101–0103 and 0102 (Skeleton) recommended

• Regional quizzes on bone landmarks and muscle groups
• Palpation labs for scapular and humeral landmarks
• Simple movement assessments (e.g., shoulder abduction, flexion patterns)