(glē'noyd lā'brŭm) Soft tissue lip around the periphery of the glenoid fossa that widens and deepens the shoulder joint to aid in the achievement of stability. See also: acetabulum
glenoid labrum
The ring of fibrocartilaginous tissue around the glenoid cavity on the scapula. It deepens and increases the congruency of the articulating surface. Synonym: glenoid ligament; glenoid lip