Definition of glenohumeral in English:
glenohumeral
adjectiveˌɡliːnəʊˈhjuːm(ə)r(ə)lˌɡlēnōˈ(h)yo͞omərəl
Anatomy Relating to the shoulder joint.
elite tennis players were at risk of developing glenohumeral osteoarthritis
Example sentencesExamples
- "The scapula is pinned between the bar and the bench, causing the humerus [upper arm bone] to grind into and overload the glenohumeral joint."
- The largest joint - and the one most often affected by arthritis - is the glenohumeral joint.
- Frequently, rotator cuff impingement is the source of the pain, but the underlying problem is the excessive glenohumeral translation.
- We strongly suggest caution against aggressive stretching of the anterior and inferior glenohumeral structures as this may result in increased anterior translation.
- The one abnormality that was detected was the range of movement of the glenohumeral joint is somewhat limited.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from glenoid (see glenoid cavity) + humeral.
Definition of glenohumeral in US English:
glenohumeral
adjectiveˌɡlēnōˈ(h)yo͞omərəl
Anatomy Relating to the shoulder joint.
elite tennis players were at risk of developing glenohumeral osteoarthritis
Example sentencesExamples
- Frequently, rotator cuff impingement is the source of the pain, but the underlying problem is the excessive glenohumeral translation.
- The one abnormality that was detected was the range of movement of the glenohumeral joint is somewhat limited.
- We strongly suggest caution against aggressive stretching of the anterior and inferior glenohumeral structures as this may result in increased anterior translation.
- The largest joint - and the one most often affected by arthritis - is the glenohumeral joint.
- "The scapula is pinned between the bar and the bench, causing the humerus [upper arm bone] to grind into and overload the glenohumeral joint."
Origin
Mid 19th century: from glenoid (see glenoid fossa) + humeral.