Standing, sitting, or supine
For women, a gown over the non-examined side with the examined area exposed or a halter top is recommended.
For men, removal of the shirt is requested.
Anterior to the patient.
May I place my fingers on the front of your shoulder? (or point to the demonstrated area)
With the patient relaxed, gently place your fingers on the anterior humeral head while the
patient/client is guided to medially and laterally rotate the humerus. The greater tubercle is
more prominent on the anterolateral aspect of the humeral head, and the lesser tubercle is more
prominent on the anteromedial aspect of the humeral head.
VH - close up of the anterior skeleton showing the shoulder.