Glenoid
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Citation:
Goel A, Knipe H, Weerakkody Y, et al. Glenoid. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 15 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25318
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Article created:
19 Oct 2013,
Ayush Goel
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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had the following disclosures:
- Radiopaedia Events Pty Ltd, Speaker fees (past)
- Integral Diagnostics, Shareholder (ongoing)
- Micro-X Ltd, Shareholder (ongoing)
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Systems:
Sections:
Synonyms:
- Glenoid fossa of scapula
- Glenoid cavity
- Glenoid fossa
The glenoid or glenoid cavity/fossa is the shallow depression of the scapula found on the lateral angle.
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Gross anatomy
Attachments
glenoid labrum: the cavity has a fibrocartilaginous structure on its margin called the glenoid labrum which is continuous superiorly with the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii
joint capsule: attaches to the glenoid outside the glenoid labrum and tendon of the long head of biceps brachii
superior, middle and inferior glenohumeral ligaments: thickenings of the joint capsule
Articulation
The glenoid articulates with the head of the humerus to form the glenohumeral joint.
Variant anatomy
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dentate glenoid (glenoid hypoplasia)
shallow glenoid fossa and hypoplasia of the lower two-thirds of the glenoid and scapula neck with irregular joint surface 2
Related pathology
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Walch classification can be used in assessing glenoid wear
Quiz questions
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References
- 1. Susan Standring. Gray's Anatomy. (2008) ISBN: 9780443066849 - Google Books
- 2. Imaging of the Shoulder: Techniques and Applications (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging). Springer. ISBN:B0014DAE8A. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 3. Lin D, Wong T, Kazam J. Shoulder Arthroplasty, from Indications to Complications: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Radiographics. 2016;36(1):192-208. doi:10.1148/rg.2016150055 - Pubmed
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Cases:
- Glenoid fracture
- Glenoid version measurement - Friedman method (diagram)
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skeleton of the upper limb
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accessory ossicles of the wrist (mnemonic)
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glenohumeral joint
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