Scapula Quiz: Parts of Scapula Bone Anatomy Test

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Questions and Answers

Which muscle originates from the subscapular fossa?

Infraspinatus

Trapezius

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis (correct)

What articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint?

Infraglenoid tubercle

Acromion (correct)

Coracoid process

Supraglenoid tubercle

Which muscle attaches to the acromion?

Subscapularis

Deltoid (correct)

Supraspinatus

Trapezius

Which fossa is occupied by the origin of the supraspinatus muscle?

Supraspinous fossa Signup and view all the answers

What forms the acromion that arches over the glenohumeral joint?

Lateral end of scapular spine Signup and view all the answers

Which bone articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint?

Scapula Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa?

Infraspinatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the costal surface of the scapula?

Directs ventrally to the ribs Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process?

Coracobrachialis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is inserted into the superior angle of the scapula?

Levator scapulae Signup and view all the answers

What muscle originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?

Long head of the biceps brachii Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the coracoid process of the scapula?

Pectoralis minor Signup and view all the answers

What structure converts the suprascapular notch into a foramen?

Superior transverse ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is inserted into the medial border of the scapula?

Rhomboid minor Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thickest part of the scapula located?

Lateral angle Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?

Long head of the triceps brachii Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is attached to the superior border of the scapula?

Levator scapulae Signup and view all the answers

At what level does the thick, rough inferior angle of the scapula project?

At the level of the spine of the 7th thoracic vertebra Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is attached to the lateral border of the scapula?

Teres minor Signup and view all the answers

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.