Shoulder arthroplasty (AHR-thro-plaste) is surgery to replace the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint is where the head (ball) of the humerus meets the glenoid (socket-like end) of the scapula. The humerus is the bone of the upper arm, and the scapula is the shoulder blade.
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bridging in Medicine. bridge (brÄ­j) n. An anatomical structure resembling a bridge or span. The upper part of the ridge of the nose formed by the nasal bones. A fixed or removable replacement for one or several but not all of the natural teeth, usually anchored at each end to a natural tooth.