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Which muscle originates from the subscapular fossa?
Which muscle originates from the subscapular fossa?
- Infraspinatus
- Trapezius
- Supraspinatus
- Subscapularis (correct)
What articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint?
What articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint?
- Infraglenoid tubercle
- Acromion (correct)
- Coracoid process
- Supraglenoid tubercle
Which muscle attaches to the acromion?
Which muscle attaches to the acromion?
- Subscapularis
- Deltoid (correct)
- Supraspinatus
- Trapezius
Which fossa is occupied by the origin of the supraspinatus muscle?
Which fossa is occupied by the origin of the supraspinatus muscle?
What forms the acromion that arches over the glenohumeral joint?
What forms the acromion that arches over the glenohumeral joint?
Which bone articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint?
Which bone articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa?
Which muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa?
What is the function of the costal surface of the scapula?
What is the function of the costal surface of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process?
Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process?
Which muscle is inserted into the superior angle of the scapula?
Which muscle is inserted into the superior angle of the scapula?
What muscle originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
What muscle originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process of the scapula?
What structure converts the suprascapular notch into a foramen?
What structure converts the suprascapular notch into a foramen?
Which muscle is inserted into the medial border of the scapula?
Which muscle is inserted into the medial border of the scapula?
Where is the thickest part of the scapula located?
Where is the thickest part of the scapula located?
Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
What muscle is attached to the superior border of the scapula?
What muscle is attached to the superior border of the scapula?
At what level does the thick, rough inferior angle of the scapula project?
At what level does the thick, rough inferior angle of the scapula project?
Which muscle is attached to the lateral border of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the lateral border of the scapula?
Flashcards
Subscapularis origin
Subscapularis origin
The subscapularis muscle originates from the subscapular fossa of the scapula.
Acromioclavicular joint articulation
Acromioclavicular joint articulation
The acromion of the scapula articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint.
Deltoid attachment
Deltoid attachment
The deltoid muscle attaches to the acromion.
Supraspinatus origin
Supraspinatus origin
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Acromion formation
Acromion formation
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Glenohumeral joint articulation (bone)
Glenohumeral joint articulation (bone)
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Infraspinatus origin
Infraspinatus origin
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Scapular costal surface function
Scapular costal surface function
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Coracobrachialis attachment
Coracobrachialis attachment
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Levator scapulae superior angle
Levator scapulae superior angle
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Long head of biceps brachii origin
Long head of biceps brachii origin
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Pectoralis minor attachment
Pectoralis minor attachment
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Suprascapular notch conversion
Suprascapular notch conversion
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Rhomboid minor insertion
Rhomboid minor insertion
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Scapula thickest part
Scapula thickest part
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Long head triceps brachii origin
Long head triceps brachii origin
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Levator scapulae superior border
Levator scapulae superior border
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Inferior angle scapula level
Inferior angle scapula level
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Teres minor attachment
Teres minor attachment
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Study Notes
Scapula and Associated Muscles
- The subscapular fossa is the origin of the subscapularis muscle.
- The clavicle articulates with the acromion at the acromioclavicular joint.
- The deltoid muscle attaches to the acromion.
- The supraspinatus muscle originates from the supraspinous fossa.
- The spine of the scapula forms the acromion, which arches over the glenohumeral joint.
- The humerus articulates with the scapula at the glenohumeral joint.
- The infraspinatus muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa.
- The costal surface of the scapula serves as an attachment site for muscles.
- The pectoralis minor muscle is attached to the coracoid process.
- The levator scapulae muscle is inserted into the superior angle of the scapula.
- The long head of the biceps brachii muscle originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.
- The coracoid process of the scapula is attached to the pectoralis minor and the short head of the biceps brachii muscle.
- The superior transverse scapular ligament converts the suprascapular notch into a foramen.
- The rhomboid minor muscle is inserted into the medial border of the scapula.
- The thickest part of the scapula is located at the lateral border.
- The teres minor muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.
- The levator scapulae muscle is attached to the superior border of the scapula.
- The inferior angle of the scapula projects at the level of the seventh to ninth ribs.
- The serratus anterior muscle is attached to the lateral border of the scapula.
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Test your knowledge of the scapula bone with this quiz. Explore its anatomy, articulations, surfaces, angles, and borders. See how well you know the structure of this important bone in the human body.
