osteology : scapula

Question 1

what is the common general name of the scapula

Answer 1

shoulder blade

Question 2

where does the scapula articulate with the humerus and clavicle respectively

Answer 2

scapula + humerus =glenohumeral joint

scapula + clavicle =Acromioclavicular joint

Question 3

is a scapula flat or projected and what shape is it

Answer 3

flat triangle bone (sorry i was tired & hungry here)

Question 4

is it found on the anterior or posterior side of the ribcage

Answer 4

posterior

Question 5

what do we call the 3 different sides of this triangle scapula (go to anatomy atlas app and point at these 3sides)

Answer 5

superior boarder -top
lateral boarder - distal to vertebral column
medial boarder - proximal to vertebral boarder