Right scapula, anterior and lateral views

Question 1

Viewed form the anterior perspective, the scapula has an obvious large, triangular surface that is roughly concave, forming the ___; its edges are, observed in a clockwise direction from this aspect, the superior border, medial border, inferior angle, and lateral border.

Answer 1

subscapular fossa

Question 2

Between the superior and lateral borders, the scapula articulates with the humerus at the shoulder joint. The ___ is the concave socket within which the rounded head of the humerus rotates.

Answer 2

glenoid fossa

Question 3

Two processes also originate in this area and extend superiorly. The more anterior of the two is the __, which is an attachment point for ligaments and tendons.

Answer 3

coracoid process

Question 4

Posterior to this is the larger _____, which articulates with the clavicle and serves as the attachment point for additional ligaments and tendons of the shoulder joint.

Answer 4

acromion process

Question 5

The ___ is located along the superior border near the coracoid process; it provides a passage for the suprascapular nerve.

Answer 5

scapular notch

Question 6

Along the medial border is the ___, the region where the triceps brachialis muscle originates.

Answer 6

infraglenoid tubercle

Question 7

Along the lateral border is the ____, where the biceps brachialis muscles originates. The lateral view clearly shows the acromion and coracoid processes projecting form the thin plane of the scapula, with the acromion process forming the highest point of shoulder; the rounded surface of the glenoid fossa also becomes obvious.

Answer 7

supraglenoid tubercle