Glenoid
[glee-noid] /ˈgli nɔɪd/
adjective, Anatomy.
1.
shallow or slightly cupped, as the articular cavities of the scapula and the temporal bone.
2.
pertaining to such a cavity.
/ˈɡliːnɔɪd/
adjective (anatomy)
1.
resembling or having a shallow cavity
2.
denoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits
glenoid gle·noid (glē’noid’, glěn’oid’)
adj.
Relating to the articular depression of the scapula entering into the formation of the shoulder joint.
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