Anatomy (Bones and Muscles) · MU Sofia

22 Glenohumeral (shoulder joint)

Explains the glenohumeral joint as a synovial ball-and-socket joint between the humeral head and glenoid cavity, contrasting its wide mobility with the stability supplied by the rotator cuff, biceps tendon and ligaments. Lists the movements and the five main shoulder bursae, the ligaments, the articular surfaces with the glenoid labrum, and the attachments of the capsule.

Inside: 2 sections · 3 labelled pictures · 14 flashcards · 2 min

Topic 22 of 49 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Anatomy (Bones and Muscles) (Medicine, Years 1 and 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 2 sections, about 239 words (2 min of reading), with 14 flashcards.