Corpus: Scapulothoracic joint
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Synonyms: scapulothoracic joint, shoulder blade-thoracic joint
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The term scapulothoracic articulation is used - anatomically incorrectly - to describe the movable connection between the shoulder blade (scapula) and the chest (thorax).
The scapulothoracic articulation is not a true joint as it lacks the essential features, including articular cartilage. From a functional point of view, however, it is a secondary joint of the shoulder joint.