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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.


Etymology

Origin of scapulohumeral

First recorded in 1830–40; scapulo- + humeral

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The general plan of treatment, after preliminary cleansing has been accomplished, has been outlined on page 66 in the consideration of scapulohumeral joint affections.

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

Later, as soon as acute inflammation has subsided, vesication of a liberal area around the anteroexternal part of the scapulohumeral joint and over the course of the suprascapular nerve, will stimulate recovery in favorable cases.

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

Case 8.—A two-year-old brown gelding with a wire-wound opening the scapulohumeral joint.

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

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