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Labrum

The labrum is a thick fibrous rim of tissue surrounding the glenoid or "socket" portion of the shoulder. It deepens the socket to provide more stability for the humeral head or "ball."

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Ligaments

Ligaments are thick fibrous bands of tissue that link two or more bones together and frequently stabilize joints.

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