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Which structure is the anatomical name of the shoulder socket?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

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Glenoid: Shoulder socket = glenoid.

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Answered 8/23/2013

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A member asked:

Which structure is the anatomical name of the shoulder socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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