shoulderjointmuscles

noun

UK /ˈʃəʊl.də dʒɔɪnt ˈmʌs.əlz/

US /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ dʒɔɪnt ˈmʌs.əlz/

These are the muscles around your shoulder that help you move your arm.

The shoulder joint muscles work together when you raise your hand.

SYNONYMS

shoulder muscles rotator cuff muscles deltoid muscles scapular muscles

RELATED WORDS

shoulder joint arm movement tendon ligament rotator cuff

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during lifting.

Weightlifters train their shoulder joint muscles for stability.

3. Muscles involved in rotating the arm at the shoulder.

Swimming strengthens the shoulder joint muscles used for rotation.

4. The soft tissue around the shoulder that can be injured in sports.

He stretched his shoulder joint muscles before the game.