scapulohumeral

[ skap-yuh-loh-hyoo-mer-uhlor, often, -yoo- ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or involving the scapula and humerus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scapulohumeral¹

First recorded in 1830–40; scapulo- + humeral

Example Sentences

Infectious arthritis of the scapulohumeral joint the result of local causes other than produced by septic wounds, seldom causes serious inconvenience to the subject.

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Since these muscles act as external lateral ligaments of the scapulohumeral joint, when they are incapacitated, there naturally follows more or less abduction of the shoulder when weight is borne.

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Later, as soon as acute inflammation has subsided, vesication of a liberal area around the anteroexternal part of the scapulohumeral joint and over the course of the suprascapular nerve, will stimulate recovery in favorable cases.

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The general plan of treatment, after preliminary cleansing has been accomplished, has been outlined on page 66 in the consideration of scapulohumeral joint affections.

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Case 1.—A gray gelding used as a saddle pony received a horizontal wire cut laying completely bare the scapulohumeral articulation.

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