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The scapula :

The Scapula is 2nd bone of the upper extremity. It is one types of flat bone and triangular shaped.

It has three borders :

  • 1) Superior border
  • 2) Lateral border
  • 3) Medial border (thin and sharp)

It has three Angles :   

  • 1) Superior angle
  • 2) Inferior angle
  • 3) Lateral angle

It has two surface :      

  • 1) Costal surface or Anterior surface – It is Concave forwards
  • 2) Dorsal surface
    • Dorsal surface is divided spine :      
      • 1) Supra spinous fossa
      • 2) Infra spinous fossa

It has three process : 

  • 1) Acromion process
  • 2) Coracoid process
  • 3) Spine process

It has two notch :       

  • 1) Scapular notch
  • 2) Spinoglenoid notch

It has one Cavity:

It’s name is Glenoid cavity. It is situated laterally.

Scapula description

Next : The Humerus.

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