Summary of Glenohumeral Joint

• Summary of Glenohumeral (GH) joint

  • GH joint is inherently unstable due to:
  • Incongruency of joint surfaces
  • Poor size ratio of articular surfaces
  • Lax capsule
  • Weak ligaments

  A) Glenohumeral Joint

  
• Summary of Glenohumeral (GH) joint

  • Stability of the GH joint is improved by:
  • Glenoid labrum
  • Long head of biceps tendon
  • Rotator cuff muscles and larger overlying muscles

  A) Glenohumeral Joint