scapulohumeral

[skap-yuh-loh-hyoo-mer-uh l or, often, -yoo-]

adjective Anatomy.

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

Origin of scapulohumeral

First recorded in 1830–40; scapulo- + humeral

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Historical Examples of scapulohumeral

According to Moller, luxation is generally due to excessive flexion of the scapulohumeral joint.
Lameness of the Horse
John Victor Lacroix
Immobility of the scapulohumeral joint is noticeable when one attempts to passively move the parts.
Lameness of the Horse
John Victor Lacroix

scapulohumeral in Medicine

scapulohumeral

[skăp′yə-lō-hyōō′mər-əl]

adj.

Of, characterizing, or affecting the scapula and the humerus.

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