Scapula – anterior (left) and posterior (right)

Question 1

17

Answer 1

Supraspinatus fossa (17)  on the superior aspect of the posterior side of the scapula; site of attachment for the supraspinatus

Question 2

18

Answer 2

Infraspinatus fossa (18)  on the inferior aspect of the posterior side of the scapula; site of attachment for the infraspinatus

Question 3

19

Answer 3

Subscapularis fossa (19)  on the anterior aspect of the scapula; site of attachment of the subscapularis

Question 4

20

Answer 4

Acromion process (20)  articulates with the clavicle, forms the acromioclavicular joint (plane joint)

Question 5

21

Answer 5

Glenoid cavity (21)  articulates with the head of the humerus, forms the glenohumeral joint (ball and socket)

Question 6

22

Answer 6

Coracoid process (22)  site of attachment of pectoralis minor, short head of biceps brachii, coracobrachialis muscles as well as coracoclavicular ligament

Question 7

23

Answer 7

Scapular notch (23)  allows for vascular supply and innervation by the suprascapular artery and suprascapular nerve

Question 8

24

Answer 8

Spine of the scapula (24)  important landmark for orientating the scapular, on the posterior aspect