Term Name: | shoulder joint |
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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] |