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glenoid

(ˈɡliːnɔɪd) or

glenoidal

adj
1. (Anatomy) resembling or having a shallow cavity
2. (Anatomy) denoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits
[C18: from Greek glēnoeidēs, from glēnē socket of a joint]
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Translations

gle·noid

a. glenoideo-a, con apariencia de fosa o cuenca;
___ cavitycavidad ___;
___ fossafosa ___.
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The glenoid cavity is a shallow pear shaped articular fossa which is located on the lateral angle of the scapula.
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The term glenohumeral instability refers to the condition of pathologic excessive translation of the humeral head on the articular surface of the glenoid. (1) Glenohumeral dislocation and subluxation are common injuries in the young and active patient population.
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The hyaline articular cartilage of the glenoid extends under and undercuts the base of the labrum.
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