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glenoid [ˈgliːnɔɪd] adj Anatomy 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) resembling or having a shallow cavity 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) denoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits [from Greek glēnoeidēs, from glēnē socket of a joint] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The labrum was stable, and the glenoid and humeral head surfaces were essentially normal. lateral displacement and caudal rotation of the glenoid of the scapula) was assessed with the affected arm at rest and with the patient seated. raises it away from the midline of the body) and stabilizes the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity (the point of articulation in the scapula). |
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