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labrum Definition

la·brum (lā′brəm, lab′rəm)

noun pl. la′·bralā′brə, lab′rə

a lip or liplike edge; esp., the upper or front lip of insects and other arthropods

Etymology: ModL < L, lip

labrum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • show: The part of the capsule attached to the acetabulum was also reflected upwards to show the acetabular labrum.

Adjective modifier

  • torn: The torn labrum may also cause persistent pain when the arm is used in a raised up position.
  • glenoid: Arthroscopic surgery for removal of loose bodies and of a torn glenoid labrum would be the current recommended procedure rather than open surgery.
  • acetabular: The part of the capsule attached to the acetabulum was also reflected upwards to show the acetabular labrum.
  • anterior: Compare the previous picture with a picture of a healthy labrum, or with the picture above of the stable anterior labrum.