glenoid cavity
/ˈɡliːnɔɪd
/(also glenoid fossa)
noun Anatomy
A shallow depression on a bone into which another bone fits to form a joint, especially that on the scapula into which the head of the humerus fits.This joint is formed where your upper arm bone meets the glenoid cavity, which is part of your shoulder blade (scapula)....
- The shoulder joint is a synovial, ball-and-socket type joint formed by the head of the humerus and glenoid cavity of the scapula.
- The glenohumeral joint represents the articulation of the humerus with the glenoid fossa, and it is the most mobile joint in the body.
Origin
Early 18th century: glenoid from French glénoïde, from Greek glēnoeidēs, from glēnē 'socket'.
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