Anatomic study of the superior glenoid labrum

• Published in: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 367 - 376
• Main Authors: Bain, Gregory I., Galley, Ian J., Singh, Charanjeet, Carter, Chris, Eng, Kevin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.04.2013; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; anatomy; Arm Injuries - surgery; Connective Tissue - anatomy & histology; Female; glenoid; Glenoid Cavity - anatomy & histology; Humans; labrum; Male; Osteology

The purpose of the study was to describe the normal anatomy of the glenoid labrum to help identification of pathology and guide surgical repair. Twenty dry bone scapulae and 19 cadaveric shoulders were examined. Light microscopy was performed on 12 radial slices through the glenoid. An external caps...