In correct wall angle form, which element should be positioned to allow scapular upward rotation?

• A. Elbow flexion
• B. Wrist neutral
• C. Scapula
• D. Feet shoulder-width apart

Answer: (C)

Upward rotation of the shoulder blade is what allows the arms to move overhead smoothly. In correct wall angle form, the scapula must be positioned so it can rotate upward as you raise the arms along the wall. This means the scapula sits against the rib cage and is free to rotate upward (the inferior angle moves upward and outward) as part of the movement. The other elements—elbow position, wrist alignment, or stance—don’t directly enable that scapular upward rotation in this setup, so the focus is on getting the scapula in place to permit the rotation.