scapulohumeral

American  

[skap-yuh-loh-hyoo-mer-uhl, -yoo-] / ˌskæp jə loʊˈhju mər əl, -ˈju- /

adjective

Anatomy.

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

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Etymology

Origin of scapulohumeral

First recorded in 1830–40; scapulo- + humeral

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Example Sentences

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scapulohumeral

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.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix

Where there is an active and painful inflammation of the prescapular lymph glands and contiguous structures, in some cases of "levator-humeri abscess," the scapulohumeral joint is extended.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix

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.

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

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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