Anatomy of Shoulder Muscles Attachment Points

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Which muscle is attached to the scapular fossa?

Subscapularis (correct)

Deltoid

Serratus anterior

Trapezius

Where is the serratus anterior muscle attached?

Acromion process

Spine of the scapula

Scapular fossa

Anterior surface of the medial margin (correct)

Which muscle is commonly attached to the medial border of the scapula?

Biceps brachii

Triceps brachii

Latissimus dorsi

Pectoralis major (correct)

What is the function of the subscapularis muscle?

Shoulder internal rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists in protracting the scapula?

Rhomboid major Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the superior margin of the scapular spine and the medial margin of the acromion?

Trapezius Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the posterior surface of the lateral margin of the scapula?

Deltoid Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the depressions above and below the spine of the scapula?

Supraspinatus Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the posterior surface of the inferior angle of the scapula?

Teres Major Signup and view all the answers

Which border of the scapula is the shortest?

Superior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the acromion process?

The acromial angle is between the medial and lateral margins. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the coracoid process located in relation to the acromion?

At the lower end Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the coracoid process?

Upward, forward, and outward Signup and view all the answers

Which margin of the acromion extends along the upper edge of the scapular spine?

Medial margin Signup and view all the answers

What type of surface does the clavicle have for articulation with the scapula?

Oval Signup and view all the answers

Where is the suprascapular notch located?

On the superior border Signup and view all the answers

In women compared to men, how does the sternal end of the clavicle differ in its location?

It is located at a lower level Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a triangular shelf-like projection at the dorsal surface of the scapula?

Spine Signup and view all the answers