Type I SLAP Tear of the Left Labrum – No Text

SKU: S14100

This exhibit depicts the anterior anatomy of the glenohumeral joint with a type I SLAP tear of the labrum. Anatomical structures include: the acromion process, clavicle, coracoid process, glenoid cartilage, glenoid labrum, long head of the biceps brachii, supraspinatus, humeral head, and scapula. The glenoid labrum is a fibrocartilagenous rim of tissue that provides stability to the shoulder socket and serves as the insertion site for the long head of the biceps brachii. There are four classifications of labral injuries known as SLAP tears (SLAP I-IV). SLAP is an acronym representing "Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior." A SLAP I tear consists of partial tearing and fraying of the superior labrum, without complete detachment from the glenoid rim.