The glenoid labrum can become torn from overuse or direct injury to the of the toot (n sonn shoulder joint. considering the function ot the glenoid labrum, describe some of the consequences of a large tear in the glenoid labrum 11. a physician diagnoses you with "olecranon bursitis" predict the location and cause of the sweling that you are experiencing the menisci in the knee joint can be torn for a variety of reasons. considering the structure of the menisi, would you expect these tears to heal on their own? why or why not?