Where does “glenohumeral” come from?
Glenohumeral is a Modern English anatomical term combining glenoid and humeral, where humeral derives from Late Latin humerālis, from humerus meaning "shoulder" or "upper arm bone."
glenohumeral (English): Of or pertaining to the glenoid fossa and the...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the glenoid fossa and the...
Ancestry of “glenohumeral”, step by step
glenohumeral traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English glene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | glene | The pupil or eyeball; A socket |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλήνη | eyeball; doll, plaything; socket of a joint |
via English humeral
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | humeral | Of, pertaining to, or near the humerus or... |