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The glenohumeral joint is commonly known as the shoulder joint it is not a muscle. It acts functionally as a diarthrosis and multiaxial joint.

It is the most moveable joint in the body.

Flexion and extension of the shoulder joint in the (sagittal plane).

Abduction and adduction of the shoulder (frontal plane).

Horizontal abduction and horizontal adduction of the shoulder (transverse plane).

Medial and lateral rotation of shoulder (also known as internal and external rotation).

Circumduction of the shoulder (a combination of flexion/extension and abduction/adduction).

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