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The head of the upper arm bone (humeral head) rests in a shallow socket in the shoulder blade called the glenoid. The head of the upper arm bone is usually much larger than the socket, and a soft fibrous tissue rim called the labrum surrounds the socket to help stabilize the joint.
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Glenoid cavity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Glenoid fossa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Glenoid fossa can refer to: • Glenoid cavity (more common) • Mandibular fossa
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Shoulder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Definition of GLENOID from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary with examples and pronunciations. ... glenoid (adjective) ... glenoid cavity (noun)
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Glenoid labrum: A ring of fibrocartilage that runs around the cavity of the scapula (wingbone) in which the head of the humerus (the bone in the upper arm) fits. The labrum deepens this cavity (the glenoid cavity) and effectively increases the surface of the shoulder joint.
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Glenoid fractures are usually the result of blunt trauma to the upper extremity. Subtle fractures can be difficult to detect on conventional radiographs; CT may be required for full diagnosis. A special glenoid fracture is termed the Bankart fracture. ... Wheeless' Orthopedics: discussion of glenoid fractures...
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The glenoid, or socket joint of the shoulder, is surrounded by a fibrocartilaginous supporting structure called the labrum. Injuries to the tissue surrounding the shoulder socket can be caused by acute trauma or repetitive shoulder motions.
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Signs and Symptoms; Diagnosis; Treatment ... Until the final diagnosis is made, your physician may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication and rest to relieve symptoms. Rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles also may be recommended. If these conservative measures are ... During the surgery,
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DEFINITION--A complete or incomplete break in the glenoid fossa of the scapula (wingbone). The glenoid fossa functions as a receptacle--like a socket--for the upper end of the humerus (the large bone between the elbow and shoulder).
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