Skulderens

Skulderens is a possessive form derived from the noun skulder, meaning shoulder, used in Danish and Norwegian to indicate something belonging to or related to the shoulder. In these languages, the definite singular form of skulder is skulderen, and the corresponding genitive or possessive form is skulderens. The construction is common in noun phrases that describe ownership or association, such as skulderens muskler (the shoulder’s muscles) or skulderens ledd (the shoulder joint). In Swedish, a comparable possessive construction exists but the typical spelling and inflection differ.

The term is primarily a grammatical item rather than a standalone concept. It appears in medical, anatomical, and descriptive texts to attribute features to the shoulder. For example, phrases using skulderens may refer to anatomical structures, movements, or injuries associated with the shoulder region.

Anatomically, the shoulder region encompasses the shoulder girdle and the glenohumeral joint, formed by the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, along with supporting muscles, ligaments, and bursae. When used in context with skulderens, the phrase often targets specific components or functions, such as skulderens muskler or skulderens kapsel, illustrating possession or relation to the shoulder.

See also: skulder (shoulder), skulderblad (scapula), humerus, glenohumeral joint, deltoid.