Scapula Bone Anatomy

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Scapula Bone Anatomy. Important structures to look out for in the scapula The Superior Angle Acromion Coracoid Process Glenoid Cavity Infraglenoid Tubercle Posterior Surface Inferior Angle Spine of Scapula Infraspinous fosssa Supraspinous fossa Inferior Angle Medial border Scapular Notch Anterior Surface - Scapula Bone 3d Model - Buy Royalty Free 3D model by Anatomy. From anatomy nerds.

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Seventeen muscles attach to the scapula and it articulates with the clavicle to form the shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle which supports movements of the humerus. The following links will allow you to access real photographs of the human skeletal system. Most anatomists classify the scapula as a flat bone though it does have some irregular looking structures on it.

A short bone embedded in a tendon that has a sesame seed shape.

There is no clavicle in a horses pectoral girdle. It is a sturdy flat triangular bone. This view is a pertinent projection to assess suspected dislocations scapula fractures and degenerative changesIt is also useful in seeing both the coracoid and acromion process in profile. This bone is a flat projection of the scapula that gives the shoulder its square shape.