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Joints of the upper limb can be studied region-wise:
  1. Pectoral girdle
    • Sternoclavicular joint
    • Acromioclavicular joint
    • Scapulothoracic articulation
  2. Shoulder
    • Glenohumeral joint
  3. Elbow and forearm
    • Elbow joint: humeroulnar and humeroradial parts
    • Superior and inferior radioulnar joints
    • Middle radioulnar syndesmosis
  4. Wrist and hand
    • Radiocarpal joint
    • Midcarpal and intercarpal joints
    • Carpometacarpal joints, especially thumb CMC
    • Metacarpophalangeal joints
    • Interphalangeal joints
High-level idea: the proximal upper limb favors mobility, particularly the shoulder; the elbow and radioulnar joints position the hand through flexion-extension and pronation-supination; the wrist and hand provide fine, precise movements.
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