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glenohumeral ligament

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gle·no·hu·mer·al ligament (gln-hymr-l, gln-)
n.
Any of three fibrous bands that reinforce the articular capsule of the shoulder joint and are attached to the margin of the glenoid cavity of the scapula and to the neck of the humerus.


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The coracohumeral ligament limits ER at 0 degrees of humerus-to-trunk abduction, (85) whereas the anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament limits ER at 90 degrees of humerus-to-trunk abduction.
Correlation of 3-dimensional shoulder kinematics to function in ... by Ludewig, Paula M. / Physical Therapy
For example, the front of the joint capsule is anchored by three glenohumeral ligaments.
Questions and Answers About Shoulder Problems by Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
These studies (17-29) suggest to us that stretching capsular ligaments in a more abducted position will be beneficial in increasing abduction because the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex, we believe, will be resisting further abduction.
Changes in abduction and rotation range of motion in response to ... by Chang, Guan-Liang / Physical Therapy
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