Term Name: shoulder joint
Synonyms: joint of shoulder region
Definition: The joint that is formed by the union of the humerus, the scapula (or shoulder blade), and the clavicle (or collarbone). Commonly thought of as a single joint, the shoulder is actually made up of two separate joints - the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0016884]

Relationships
develops from: shoulder joint primordium
is part of: shoulder
is a type of: skeletal joint
has subtype: acromioclavicular joint glenohumeral joint