Question

Which factor is likely to most likely to protect against shoulder dislocation?

Answer 1

Rotator cuff muscles are likely to most likely to protect against shoulder dislocation.

Explanation:

The rotator cuff muscles are a group of muscles -infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor. The prime function of these muscles is to stabilize the shoulder joint – glenohumeral joint (a ball and socket joint) and to control its movements. The muscle forms a cuff around the humeral head and rotates the joint.

The rotator cuff muscles;

• Stabilize the glenohumeral joint
• Holds and protects the humeral head over the glenoid cavity
• Prevents any upsliding movement of the humeral head
• Facilitates shoulder movements like abduction, internal and external rotation

Any  injury or weakness of the rotator cuff muscles will destabilize the shoulder joint and make it prone for dislocations.

Answer 2

Answer:

rotator cuff muscles

Explanation: