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glenoid cavity

/ˈɡliːnɔɪd ˈkævɪti/

Tradução: Cavidade glenoidal rasa e piriforme localizada no ângulo lateral da escápula, que se articula com a cabeça do úmero para formar a articulação do ombro.

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/ˈɡliːnɔɪd ˈkævɪti/C1formalmedical
  • ptCavidade glenoidal rasa e piriforme localizada no ângulo lateral da escápula, que se articula com a cabeça do úmero para formar a articulação do ombro.

A shallow, pear-shaped depression on the lateral angle of the scapula (shoulder blade) that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint.

  1. Anatomical socketC2formal

    The shallow, cup-shaped depression in the scapula (shoulder blade) that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

    ptCavidade glenoide

    • The glenoid cavity is part of the shoulder joint.
    • Injuries to the glenoid cavity can cause shoulder instability.
    • The surgeon examined the glenoid cavity for any fractures.