scapulohumeral

IPA: skˈæpjʌɫoʊˈumɝʌɫ

adjective

  • (anatomy) Of or relating to the scapulohumerus
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Examples of "scapulohumeral" in Sentences

  • Scapulohumeral rhythm helps to achieve further range of movement.
  • The scapulohumeral articulation (shoulder joint) is an enarthrodial
  • Helps to raise the shoulder, also involved in moving the scapulohumeral joint.
  • This synovial bursa forms a smooth groove through which the biceps brachii glides in the anterior scapulohumeral region.
  • Infectious arthritis of the scapulohumeral joint the result of local causes other than produced by septic wounds, seldom causes serious inconvenience to the subject.
  • -- The scapulohumeral joint is an enarthrodial (ball and socket) joint wherein the ball or humeral articulating head greatly exceeds in size the socket or glenoid cavity of the scapula.
  • In consequence of loss of power in the triceps and anterior brachial muscles, the arm is extended and straightened on the shoulder, the scapulohumeral angle is open, and the elbow depressed.
  • The suprascapular nerve is rather frequently injured causing partial or complete loss of function of the structures supplied by this nerve, and abduction of the scapulohumeral joint naturally results.
  • Great strain is put upon these parts because the biceps brachii is the chief inhibiting structure of the scapulohumeral articulation -- the one which prevents further flexion of the humerus during weight bearing.
  • Cracked ice when contained in a suitable sack may be held in contact with the affected part and the pack is supported by means of cords or tapes as suggested in the discussion on treatment of scapulohumeral arthritis on page 66.
  • 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.
  • The larger tendon inserts to the summit of the trochanter major of the femur and corresponds to the biceps brachii in the action of the latter on the scapulohumeral joint, except that the gluteus medius, in attaching to the femoral trochanter, exerts its effect as a lever of the first class.

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