{"id":1453,"date":"2018-09-14T22:24:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T22:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmanatphys\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2020-01-01T02:35:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T10:35:38","slug":"bones-scapula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmanatphys\/anatomyphysiologybones\/bones-scapula\/","title":{"rendered":"Bones: Scapula."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmstudentresources\/iwmbones\/IWM-APBonesscapula.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download these notes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anatomy &amp; Physiology: Bones\u2014Scapula.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Structure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The scapula is a triangle shaped flat bone that articulates with the clavicle and humerus.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the most complex structures.<\/li>\n<li>Scapular spine: posteriorly, is a prominent\/obvious ridge running diagonally from the medial border to the superior lateral corner to flatten out forming the acromion. Note that this easily orients the scapula&#8217;s posterior side as the anterior side has no such ridge, allowing the scapula to lay and move congruently with the posterior rib cage.<\/li>\n<li>Acromion: a process that is the high point of the shoulder and is easily palpateable. The acromion articulates with the clavicle&#8217;s acromial end.<\/li>\n<li>Glenoid cavity: a slight\/shallow depression that articulates with the head of the humerus.<\/li>\n<li>Coracoid process: (name meaning like a &#8220;beak&#8221;) seen from the anterior view and inferior to the acromion, it is a substantial hook-shaped projection &#8220;pointing&#8221; (with an opening) laterally.<\/li>\n<li>Superior angle.<\/li>\n<li>Superior border.<\/li>\n<li>Scapular notch.<\/li>\n<li>Supraspinous fossa.<\/li>\n<li>Infraspinous fossa.<\/li>\n<li>Subscapular fossa.<\/li>\n<li>Medial border: thinner than the lateral border.<\/li>\n<li>Inferior angle.<\/li>\n<li>Lateral border: thicker than the medial border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Function.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Clinical Significance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"rl-gallery-container rl-loading\" id=\"rl-gallery-container-1\" data-gallery_id=\"5540\"> <div class=\"rl-gallery-description\">Scapula. 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(2015).&nbsp;<em>Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cedars-Sinai. (2018). Vertebrae of the spine. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/health-library\/diseases-and-conditions\/v\/vertebrae-of-the-spine.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jenkins,&nbsp;G., &amp; Tortora,&nbsp;G.&nbsp;J. (2012).&nbsp;<em>Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu<\/em>. John Wiley &amp; Sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscolino,&nbsp;J.&nbsp;E. (2017).&nbsp;<em>The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download these notes. Anatomy &amp; Physiology: Bones\u2014Scapula. \u00a0 Structure. The scapula is a triangle shaped flat bone that articulates with the clavicle and humerus. It is one of the most complex structures. 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