Which of the following movements does not occur at the shoulder joint?

Elevation is primarily a movement that occurs in the scapula, rather than the shoulder joint itself. The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is responsible for a range of movements including flexion (lifting the arm forward), adduction (bringing the arm towards the body), and rotation (turning the arm inward or outward).

While elevation of the shoulder girdle occurs when the scapula moves upward, this specific action does not pertain directly to the movements permitted by the shoulder joint. Therefore, elevation is the movement that does not occur at the shoulder joint itself, as it involves the scapulothoracic movement rather than the actions of the humerus in relation to the glenoid cavity. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify the functional mechanics of the shoulder girdle versus the shoulder joint.