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Spine of scapula

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Of the three borders, the anterior is attached to the dorsal surface of the bone; the posterior, or crest of the spine, is broad, and presents two lips and an intervening rough interval.
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is attached to the superior lip, and a rough tubercle is generally seen on that portion of the spine which receives the tendon of insertion of the lower part of this muscle.
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It begins at the vertical border by a smooth, triangular area over which the tendon of insertion of the lower part of the
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The spine is triangular, and flattened from above downward, its apex being directed toward the vertebral border.
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Knowledge (XXG) articles incorporating text from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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Posterior surface of scapula. Root of spine is not labeled. But visible at center right.
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Left scapula seen from behind (spine labeled at center top, projecting "out").
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is subcutaneous and partly covered by the tendinous fibers of these muscles.
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at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Scapular Region: Scapula (Left)"
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Spine of scapula labeled in red, showing muscles attached to it
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Left scapula seen from behind (spine labeled at center top).
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Its superior surface is concave; it assists in forming the
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glides, and, gradually becoming more elevated, ends in the
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Left scapula. Posterior view. Root of spine shown in red.
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Medial view of left scapula. Root of spine shown in red.
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Left scapula. Animation. Root of spine is shown in red.
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Position of root of spine (shown in red.) Animation.
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Left scapula seen from behind (spine shown in red).
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Index


scapula

Latin
TA98
A02.4.01.005
TA2
1147
FMA
13453
Anatomical terms of bone
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bone
scapula
supra-
infraspinatous fossa
Trapezius
acromion
shoulder-joint
scapula
scapular spine
spinous process
third thoracic vertebra
Left scapula. Animation. Root of spine is shown in red.
Position of root of spine (shown in red.) Animation.
Medial view of left scapula. Root of spine shown in red.
Posterior surface of scapula. Root of spine is not labeled. But visible at center right.
Left scapula. Posterior view. Root of spine shown in red.
Posterior view. Root of spine shown in red.
supraspinatous fossa

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