26 Questions
Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
Latissimus Dorsi
Where is the attachment point of the Levator Scapulae muscle?
Supraspinous Fossa
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
Subscapularis
Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
Coracoid process
From SP C7, if you move inferiorly 2-3 vertebrae and then laterally, which anatomical landmark will you reach?
Medial border of the scapula
Which anatomical landmark can be located by moving posteriorly from the acromion and then medially along a prominent ridge of bone?
Spine of scapula
Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
Coracoid process
From SP C7, if you move inferiorly 2-3 vertebrae and then laterally, which anatomical landmark will you reach?
Medial border of the scapula
Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
Upper trapezius
What is the function of the teres minor muscle?
Attachment to the lateral border of the scapula
Where is the attachment point of the rhomboid major and minor muscles?
Medial border of the scapula
Which anatomical landmark can be located by moving posteriorly from the acromion and then medially along a prominent ridge of bone?
Spine of scapula
What is the function of the biceps brachii muscle?
Attachment to the coracoid process
Which anatomical landmark is located at the inferior angle of the scapula?
Inferior angle of the scapula
What is the function of the upper trapezius muscle?
Attachment to the spine of scapula
Where is the attachment point of the teres minor muscle?
Inferior angle of the scapula
Which muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa?
Supraspinatus
Which anatomical landmark can be located by moving superiorly along the medial border of the scapula?
Superior angle of the scapula
From the spine of the scapula, if you move superiorly and curl your fingers deep in the concave area of bone, which muscle attachment will you reach?
Levator Scapulae
Which anatomical landmark can be located by following the lateral border of the scapula superiorly and laterally towards the axilla?
Subscapular fossa
From the medial border of the scapula, if you move superiorly along the border to its most superior part and curl your fingers around the angle, which muscle attachment will you feel?
Latissimus Dorsi
Which muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa?
Infraspinatus
From the spine of the scapula, if you move medial and outline the medial border following it inferiorly to the angle, then superiorly again along the lateral border, which muscle attachment will you reach?
Supraspinatus
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
Subscapularis
From the lateral border of the scapula, if you follow it superiorly and laterally towards the axilla, which anatomical landmark will you reach?
Infraglenoid tubercle
Which muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle?
Triceps Brachii
Study Notes
Scapula Landmarks
- The superior angle of the scapula is the attachment point of the Levator Scapulae muscle.
- The subscapular fossa is the attachment point of the Subscapularis muscle.
- The lateral end of the clavicle is the anatomical landmark of the Acromion process.
Muscle Attachments
- The Omohyoid muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula.
- The Rhomboid major and minor muscles attach to the medial border of the scapula.
- The Teres minor muscle attaches to the inferior angle of the scapula and supraspinous fossa.
- The Supraspinatus muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa.
- The Infraspinatus muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa.
- The Teres major muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle.
Muscle Functions
- The Teres minor muscle functions to laterally rotate the arm.
- The Biceps brachii muscle functions to flex the forearm.
- The Upper trapezius muscle functions to elevate the scapula.
Anatomical Landmarks
- Following the lateral border of the scapula superiorly and laterally towards the axilla leads to the Axillary fold.
- Moving posteriorly from the acromion and then medially along a prominent ridge of bone leads to the Spine of the scapula.
- Moving superiorly along the medial border of the scapula leads to the Superior angle of the scapula.
- Moving inferiorly 2-3 vertebrae from SP C7 and then laterally leads to the Acromion process.
Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy with this quiz on anatomical landmarks. Explore the positions, trails, and associated muscle attachments of various landmarks, including the Coracoid Process. Challenge yourself with multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions that cover essential concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
