A patient presents with pain during active shoulder flexion and resisted isometric testing of shoulder flexion.The patient does not report pain with passive shoulder flexion.What would be the most likely involved structures causing the patient's pain?

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Since the patient reports pain during active shoulder flexion and resisted isometric testing of shoulder flexion, but not during passive shoulder flexion, it is likely that the pain is coming from the muscles responsible for shoulder flexion. This suggests a possible muscular or tendon injury or strain. Pain in the ligaments, joint capsule, or muscles responsible for shoulder extension would likely be present with passive motion as well.

A Patient Presents with Pain During Active Shoulder Flexion and Resisted