The word "infraglenoid" is a term that refers to the area beneath the glenoid fossa of the scapula bone. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. "Infra" is pronounced as [ˈɪnfrə], with the stress on the first syllable. "Glenoid" is pronounced as [ˈɡliːnɔɪd], with the stress on the first syllable. When combined, the two words form "infraglenoid," pronounced as [ɪnfrəˈɡliːnɔɪd], with the stress on the second syllable. The proper spelling of this medical term is crucial for clear communication in healthcare.
Below the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone or the glenoid surface or cavity of the scapula.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "infraglenoid" is a compound term derived from the Latin roots "infra" meaning "below" or "beneath", and "glenoid" referring to the glenoid fossa. The glenoid fossa is a concave cavity in the scapula (shoulder blade) that connects to the humerus bone, forming the shoulder joint. Therefore, "infraglenoid" suggests something below or beneath the glenoid fossa.