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
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | glene | The pupil or eyeball; A socket |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλήνη | eyeball; doll, plaything; socket of a joint |