Bones of the Thoracic Limb Flashcards
Thoracic girdle
Scapula and clavicle
Scapula
Thoracic girdle, larger
Clavicle
Thoracic girdle, smaller
The ventral angle of the scapula is the distal end that forms the…
Glenoid cavity
The constricted part of the scapula that unites with the expanded blade is called the…
Neck
Acromion of spine (scapula)
Where part of the deltoideus muscle arises
Supraspinous fossa (scapula)
Entire lateral surface cranial to the spine of the scapula
Supraspinatus arises from…
All but the distal part of the supraspinous fossa
Infraspinous fossa (scapula)
Of the scapula, caudal to the spine, triangular with the apex at the neck
Serrated face
Small, serves as insertion for the serratus ventralis muscle
2 faces of the medial surface of the scapula
Serrated face and subscapular fossa
Subscapular fossa
Large, nearly flat and usually has 3 straight muscular lines that converge distally