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What structure articulates with the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint?
What structure articulates with the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint?
What type of joint is the shoulder (glenohumeral joint)?
What type of joint is the shoulder (glenohumeral joint)?
Where is the attachment of the fibrous capsule of the shoulder joint?
Where is the attachment of the fibrous capsule of the shoulder joint?
What structure encloses the long head of the biceps brachii within the shoulder joint cavity?
What structure encloses the long head of the biceps brachii within the shoulder joint cavity?
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What covers the articular surfaces within the shoulder joint?
What covers the articular surfaces within the shoulder joint?
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Study Notes
Shoulder Joint Structure
- The scapula (specifically, the glenoid cavity) articulates with the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint.
Joint Type and Characteristics
- The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a synovial ball-and-socket joint.
Fibrous Capsule Attachment
- The fibrous capsule of the shoulder joint attaches to the margins of the glenoid cavity and the anatomical neck of the humerus.
Biceps Brachii and Joint Cavity
- The synovial tendon sheath encloses the long head of the biceps brachii within the shoulder joint cavity.
Articular Surfaces
- The articular surfaces within the shoulder joint are covered by hyaline cartilage.
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Test your knowledge of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint with this quiz. Explore the anatomy and articulation of this synovial ball-and-socket joint, including the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Assess your understanding of the shoulder's structure and function with this informative quiz.
