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shoulder injuries and disorders  

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  • The shoulder is a complex joint formed by the articulation of several bones surrounded by muscular attachments and ligaments to form what is the most versatile joint in the human skeleton. The complexity provides for outstanding range of motion but predisposes to injury. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Shoulder Injuries and Disorders]

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