Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Connecting the humerus with the glenoid cavity of the scapula: as, the glenohumeral ligament.

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  • adjective anatomy Of or pertaining to the glenoid fossa and the humerus

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Examples

  • I have to admit that the geek in me found it fascinating to watch the needle being advanced, under x-ray, through the back of my shoulder and into the glenohumeral capsule where it took several small adjustments to get the needle in the right place and we were finally able to see the iodide marker being injected into the right spot.

    Survived Professor in Training 2008

  • —In addition to the coracohumeral ligament, three supplemental bands, which are named the glenohumeral ligaments, strengthen the capsule.

    III. Syndesmology. 6c. Humeral Articulation or Shoulder-joint 1918

  • Overhead pitching causes the posterior-inferior glenohumeral ligament to toughen and tighten up, limiting range of motion and leaving players vulnerable to cartilage tears,

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • The work group found a lack of quality prospective literature exists for recommending for or against the following treatments for osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint:

    Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA 2010

  • According to Rolando Izquierdo, MD, chair of the Academy work group on glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, shoulder replacement surgery has been routinely performed since the 1970s for patients with advanced osteoarthritis of the shoulder.

    Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA 2010

  • The final treatment guidelines for treating glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis contain 16 recommendations.

    Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA 2010

  • Pitchers and catchers under the age of 15 often experience tightness of a shoulder ligament known as the posterior-inferior glenohumeral ligament.

    Science Blog BJS 2010

  • Viscosupplementation is, therefore, an option when treating patients with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

    Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA 2010

  • Recreation and Sports Why is it easier to discolate the shoulder when the upper arm is flexed at the glenohumeral joint rather then extended?

    Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories 2009

  • When doing a front lever (which mechanically is what your doing to paste your feet onto a steep wall) your core contracts isometrically to keep your spine stable / stiff while your Latissimus Dorsi, Long head of triceps, Pector group and Trapezius all act to lever your body from the shouder girdle (glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints)

    unknown title 2009

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