WSU A&P - 1 - The Scapula
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Acromion Process | the part of the scapula on the posterior side which helps form the shoulder socket; larger of the two processes |
| Coracoid Process | the part of the scapula on the anterior side which helps form the shoulder socket; smaller of the two processes |
| Superior Border | the edge of the scapula on the superior side |
| Superior Angle | the curve on the top medial side of the scapula |
| Subscapular Fossa | a small shallow cavity on the main portion of the scapula on the anterior side |
| Body | the main portion of the scapula |
| Medial Border | the edge of the scapula on the medial side |
| Lateral Border | the edge of the scapula on the lateral side |
| Inferior Angle | the curve formed at the bottom of the scapula |
| Inferior Border | the edge of the scapula on the inferior side, is quite small |
| Supraspinous Fossa | the superior fossa created by the spine of the scapula |
| Infraspinous Fossa | the inferior fossa created by the spine of the scapula |
| Spine | the projection from the scapula which forms two separated fossa on the posterior side of the scapula |
| Glenoid Cavity | the small grooved area on the lateral superior side of the scapula and articulates with the humerus |
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