Joint+Glossary


 * __scapula__** - shoulder blade
 * __clavicle__** - collarbone
 * __humerus__** - upper arm bone
 * __diathroses joint__ -** freely movable joint
 * __capsules__** - soft tissue which covers glenohumeral joint and attaches to the scapula, humerus, and bicep muscle.
 * __acromion process__** - triangular projection of the scapula
 * __true joint__** - joint consisting of articulating bones rather than articulating ligaments
 * __partial dislocation__** - the top of the humerus being partially out of the socket
 * __complete dislocation__** - the top of the humerus being all the way out of the socket
 * __rotator cuff__** - four muscles and several tendons that form a cover around the top of the humerus

Lauren Smith Faith Lutheran 1/07/07