Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

Summary Information: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament: The inferior glenohumeral ligament is a paired ligament located in the shoulder and one of three glenohumeral ligaments. It is located in the lower area of the shoulder joint and consists of connective tissue. The inferior glenohumeral ligament attaches the humerus to the glenoid cavity in the scapula and helps to bind, protect and stabilize the shoulder joint.

Conditions that can afflict the inferior glenohumeral ligament include shoulder dislocation, trauma, sprains, and ligament tears.

Closely Related Organs: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament:

• Superior glenohumeral ligament
• Middle glenohumeral ligament
• Transverse humeral ligament
• Coracoclavicular ligament
• Glenohumeral ligaments
• Coracohumeral ligament
• Glenoid cavity
• Scapula
• Shoulder joint
• Humerus
• Ligaments
• Joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

The following conditions are related to the organ: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament:

• Shoulder dislocation
• Trauma
• Sprains
• Dislocations
• Ligament tears

Sub Parts: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament:

• Connective tissue
• Collagen
• Elastic fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament:

• Deformity of shoulder
• Inability to move arm
• Shoulder pain
• Decreased range of motion of shoulder
• Pain with movement of shoulder
• Shoulder/arm weakness

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Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament: Related Topics

• Inferior
• Glenohumeral
• Ligament

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