Term Name: glenohumeral joint
Synonyms: articulatio humeri, humeral joint, humeroscapular joint, joint of shoulder, shoulder joint
Definition: The glenohumeral joint, commonly known as the shoulder joint, is a multiaxial synovial ball and socket joint and involves articulation between the glenoid fossa of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). [WP,unvetted].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001470]

Relationships
is part of: scapulocoracoid shoulder
has parts: articular capsule of glenohumeral joint glenoid labrum of scapula
is a type of: shoulder joint synovial joint of pectoral girdle synovial limb joint