The flat triangular shaped bone in the back of the shoulder.
One of two large flat bones covering the top part of the back.
Scapulae, either of a pair of large, flat, triangular bones that form the back part of the shoulder girdle. The scapula articulates with the clavicle (collarbone) and overhangs the glenoid cavity into which the humerus (upper arm bone) fits, and provides for the attachment of many ligaments and muscles. Also called shoulder blade.
The large triangular bone of the posterior shoulder; plural is scapulae.
A triangular bone, a pair of which form the back part of the shoulder girdle. The spine on its dorsal (back) surface ends at the acromion process at the top of the shoulder. This process turns forward and articulates with the collar bone (clavicle) at the acromioclavicular joint; it overhangs the glenoid fossa, into which the humerus fits to form the socket of the shoulder joint. The coracoid process curves upward and forward from the neck of the scapula and provides attachment for ligaments and muscles.
The large, flat, triangular bone that forms the posterior part of the shoulder. It articulates with the clavicle and the humerus.
Large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder. There are two scapula.
The anatomical term for the shoulder blade is scapula. The two scapulae are triangular, flat bones positioned in the upper back. Each scapula’s rear surface features a noticeable spine (detectable under the skin), extending diagonally upward and outward to a bony projection called the acromion at the shoulder’s tip. The acromion connects with the end of the clavicle (collarbone) to create the acromioclavicular joint. Just beneath the acromion lies a socket known as the glenoid cavity, where the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits to establish the shoulder joint.
The scapula functions as an anchor point for various muscles and tendons in the arm, neck, chest, and back. Additionally, it contributes to arm and shoulder movements.