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scapulohumeral

scapulohumeral

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Relating to the shoulder blade and upper arm bone
  • adjective
  • /ˌskæp.jʊ.loʊˈhjuː.mə.rəl/
  • Specialized
: escapulohumeral
  • A tear in the scapulohumeral muscles can cause significant pain and limit shoulder mobility.

Examples

  • The scapulohumeral joint allows for a wide range of arm movements.

  • The rotator cuff is essential for maintaining scapulohumeral stability during arm motion.

  • Rehabilitation focused on restoring scapulohumeral movement after the patient’s shoulder injury.

  • Doctors often examine the scapulohumeral area for injuries.

  • The scapulohumeral joint allows for a wide range of motion in the shoulder.

  • Physical therapists often focus on scapulohumeral strength to aid recovery after an injury.

  • An understanding of scapulohumeral anatomy is essential for diagnosing shoulder problems.

Surface Forms

scapulohumeral positive

Morphology

scapulohumeral = scapula + humerus (semi-transparent) = scapula + humerus + al

The term is a literal combination of two anatomical unit names with the adjectival suffix '-al', but it uses technical combining forms and specialized knowledge, so it is not fully transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Scapulohumeral comes from two Latin bone names, scapula meaning 'shoulder blade' and humerus meaning 'upper arm bone'. So scapulohumeral simply means 'relating to the shoulder blade and the upper arm', a helpful way to remember it describes the bones and muscles at the shoulder where they meet.