scapulohumeral
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of scapulohumeral
Example Sentences
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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 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
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
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 John Victor Lacroix
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