scapulohumeral
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of scapulohumeral
Example Sentences
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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 Lacroix, John Victor
After-care consists in restriction of exercise and, if necessary, confining the subject in a sling and the application of a vesicant over the scapulohumeral region.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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 Lacroix, John Victor
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.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
Case 1.—A gray gelding used as a saddle pony received a horizontal wire cut laying completely bare the scapulohumeral articulation.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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