Scapula

Question 1

Scapula is present between which ribs?

Answer 1

2nd and 7th

Question 2

Bony landmarks of scapula?

Answer 2

1. Acromion
2. Coracoid Process
3. Subscapular fossa (anterior)
4. Supraspinatous fossa (posterior)
5. Infraspinatous fossa (posterior)
6. Spine
7. Glenoid cavity:
   Supraglenoid tubercle
   Infraglenoid tubercle
8. Superior angle
9. Inferior angle
10. Superior border
11. Medial border
12. Lateral border

Question 3

Which muscle originates from Supraglenoid Tubercle?

Answer 3

Long head of bicep brachii

Question 4

Which muscle originate from Infraglenoid tubercle?

Answer 4

Long head of tricep

Question 5

Which muscle originate from coracoid process?

Answer 5

Short head of bicep brachii

Question 6

Articulations of scapula?

Answer 6

1. Acromioclavicular.
2. Glenohumeral

Question 7

Surfaces of scapula?

Answer 7

1.Costal (anterior)
2. Lateral
3. Posterior

Question 8

Muscles attached to coracoid process?

Answer 8

1. Pectoralis minor - inserts
2. Coracobrachialis - originates
3. Short head of biceps brachi - originates

Question 9

Thickest part of scapula?

Answer 9

Lateral border/angle of scapula

Question 10

Where is scapular notch present?

Answer 10

Near the base of coracoid process

Question 11

What is scapular notch bridged by?

Answer 11

Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament

Question 12

What passes superior to the bridge?

Answer 12

Suprascapular Artery

Question 13

What passes inferior to the bridge?

Answer 13

Suprascapular Nerve

Question 14

What is cause of winged scapula?

Answer 14

Damage to long thoracic nerve

Question 15

Which muscle is supplied by long thoracic nerve?

Answer 15

Serratous Anterior Muscle that controls the movement of scapula

This muscle gets paralysed in winged scapula