The glenoid labrum is a:
A) ligament that connects the humerus to the scapula.
B) fibrocartilage that increases the depth of the glenoid cavity.
C) hyaline cartilage cushion in the shoulder joint.
D) bursa.

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The glenoid labrum is a fibrocartilage that increases the depth of the glenoid cavity, which helps provide stability to the shoulder joint. It surrounds the edge of the glenoid fossa, forming a rim that deepens the socket and provides an attachment site for ligaments.

The Glenoid Labrum Is A