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Elevation and depression are movements above and below the horizontal. The words derive from the Latin terms with similar meanings. [c] Elevation is movement in a superior direction. [19] For example, shrugging is an example of elevation of the scapula. [20] Depression is movement in an inferior direction, the opposite of elevation. [21]
The sternoclavicular joint allows movement of the clavicle in three planes, predominantly in the anteroposterior and vertical planes, although some rotation also occurs. A description of movement would be elevation and depression.
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Scapular elevation [12] The scapula is raised in a shrugging motion. levator scapulae, the upper fibers of the trapezius Scapular depression [12] The scapula is lowered from elevation. The scapulae may be depressed so that the angle formed by the neck and shoulders is obtuse, giving the appearance of "slumped" shoulders. [citation needed]
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