scapulohumeral
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of scapulohumeral
Example Sentences
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Immobility of the scapulohumeral joint is noticeable when one attempts to passively move the parts.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
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.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Infectious arthritis of the scapulohumeral joint the result of local causes other than produced by septic wounds, seldom causes serious inconvenience to the subject.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Because of the large humeral head articulating as it does with a glenoid cavity, scapulohumeral luxations are very rare in the horse.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
Treatment.—Preliminary care in the treatment of an open carpal joint, is the same as has been described in this condition as it affects the scapulohumeral articulation described on page 65.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
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