Anatomage

A shoulder shrug may seem simple, but it requires a remarkable level of anatomical coordination.

As the shoulders elevate, the skeletal and muscular systems work together in a coordinated movement involving the clavicle, scapula, and upper ribs. Muscles such as the trapezius and levator scapulae generate the force needed to lift and stabilize the shoulder girdle.

Explore the anatomy behind everyday motion through real human anatomy, and discover the complexity behind even the simplest movements.

At the foundation of the torso is the pelvis, a basin-shaped bony ring formed by the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. It connects the spine to the lower limbs, transfers body weight to the legs, and helps protect organs of the urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.