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FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · FABIO · UNIT 3 OF 5
Upper Extremity
Use shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand biomechanics to understand reaching, carrying and gripping.
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FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS UNIT 03 · 3 CHAPTERS
08What happens at the shoulder when you reach overhead?Scapula, clavicle and glenohumeral contribution09Why does forearm position change elbow tasks?Pronation, supination and leverage10Why does wrist position change grip?Tendon excursion and functional graspKeep this question in mind
Which joint or tissue is involved, and how does changing position alter the task’s mechanical demand?
Concise lessons based on personal PT-school notes; updated context is identified separately. These are not official course materials, diagnoses or patient-specific care instructions.
