Osteology of The Scapula

Question 1

The scapula connects the clavicle to which bone?

Answer 1

HUMEROUS

Question 2

The scapula is a flat __________ bone.

Answer 2

TRIANGULAR

Question 3

When standing in anatomical position with proper posture, where should the scapula be?

Answer 3

FLAT AGAINST RIB CAGE

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Question 4

Name the tip of the shoulder, laterally?

Answer 4

ACROMION

Question 5

Which way does the acromion project?

Answer 5

ANTERIORLY

Question 6

Name the bony structure proximal to the acromion, projecting superoanteriorly?

Answer 6

CORACOID PROCESS

Question 7

What is the name of the tubercle between the acromion and the coracoid process?

Answer 7

SUPRAGLENOID TUBERCLE

Question 8

What is the name of the cavity where the head of the humerous articulates with the scapula?

Answer 8

GLENOID FOSSA

Question 9

What is the name of the tubercle inferior to the glenoid fossa?

Answer 9

INFRAGLENOID TUBERCLE

Question 10

What is the other name for the lateral border?

Answer 10

AXILLARY BORDER

Question 11

What is the name of the most inferior tip?

Answer 11

INFERIOR ANGLE

Question 12

Name the fossa on the more anterior surface?

Answer 12

SUBSCAPULAR FOSSA

Question 13

The medial border of the triangular scapula is also known as?

Answer 13

VERTEBRAL BORDER

Question 14

What is the superiorly projecting angle of the scapula called?

Answer 14

SUPERIOR ANGLE

Question 15

Name the notch located on the superior aspect of the scapula, at the scapula’s anterolateral aspect?

Answer 15

SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH

Question 16

What is the name of the fossa on the posterior aspect of the scapula?

Answer 16

SUPRASPINOUS FOSSA

Question 17

Posteriorly projecting shelf which forms into the acromion?

Answer 17

SPINE OF THE SCAPULA

Question 18

The medial end of the spine is sometimes referred to as the _____ of the spine.

Answer 18

ROOT

Question 19

Name the cavity below the spine of the scapula?

Answer 19

INFRASPINOUS FOSSA