Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

Summary Information: Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

Superior Glenohumeral Ligament: The superior glenohumeral ligament is a paired ligament located in the shoulder and one of three glenohumeral ligaments. It is located toward the top of the shoulder joint and consists of connective tissue. The superior 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 superior glenohumeral ligament include shoulder dislocation, trauma, sprains, and ligament tears.

Closely Related Organs: Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

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

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

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

Sub Parts: Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

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

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Superior Glenohumeral Ligament

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Superior 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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