Scapula - Wikipedia The scapula is a thick, flat bone lying on the thoracic wall that provides an attachment for three groups of muscles: intrinsic, extrinsic, and stabilizing and rotating muscles
Scapular (Shoulder Blade) Disorders - OrthoInfo - AAOS The scapula (shoulder blade) is a bone, shaped somewhat like a triangle, that lies in the upper back The bone is surrounded and supported by a complex system of muscles that work together to help you move your arm
The Scapula - Surfaces - Fractures - Winging - TeachMeAnatomy The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade It articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint, and with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint In doing so, the scapula connects the upper limb to the trunk
Scapula: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health The scapula (shoulder blade) is a triangular bone in your upper back It forms a ball-and-socket joint at your upper arm (humerus) and another joint at the collarbone (the clavicle) 1 The three shoulder bones, along with many nerves, muscles, and ligaments, play a role in shoulder motion
Scapula: Anatomy and clinical notes | Kenhub The scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, is a flat triangular bone located at the back of the trunk and resides over the posterior surface of ribs two to seven
Module - Movements of the Upper Limb Protraction of the scapula is sometimes called abduction of the scapula The scapula is moved laterally and anteriorly along the chest wall Muscles: serratus anterior is the prime mover Pectoralis minor and major, the latter acting through the humerus, may assist (act as synergists)