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shoulder joint

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The joint that is formed by the union of the humerus, the scapula (or shoulder blade), and the clavicle (or collarbone). Commonly thought of as a single joint, the shoulder is actually made up of two separate joints - the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints [ http://www.innerbody.com/image/skel17.html ]

Term info

Label

shoulder joint

Synonyms
  • joint of shoulder region
database cross reference
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UBERON:0016884