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glenoid labrum

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glenoid labrum,
a fibrocartilaginous collar that deepens and expands the glenoid cavity.


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A Bankart lesion is a soft tissue avulsion of the anterior-inferior glenoid labrum, or bony fracture of the anterior-inferior glenoid rim secondary to a traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation.
Injuries to the shoulder in athletes by Andrews, James R. / Southern Medical Journal
After an informative presentation on the biomechanical role of the glenoid labrum, the author classifies labral lesions then further defines a subgroup of lesions within the superior portion of the labrum.
Shoulder Arthroscopy by Pavone, Eugene / Physical Therapy
Recurrent instability results from various causes, including capsular laxity and detachment of the glenoid labrum.
Shoulder kinesthesia after anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation by Brunolli, John / Physical Therapy
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