Anatomy and Function of the Scapula - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

In this video, we walk you through the anatomy and function of the scapula - one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body! Want to test your knowledge on the scapula? Take this quiz: https://khub.me/7mwg5

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The scapula, commonly known as the shoulder blade, is a major bony component of the shoulder and functions to connect the upper extremity with the trunk of the body.

The scapula articulates with two other bones: laterally with the humerus at the glenoid cavity, and superiorly with the clavicle at the acromial process.

The scapula has two angles: the superior angle and inferior angle, and three borders: the medial border, the lateral border and the superior border - the shortest and thinnest. The scapula has several bony features, given its unique shape. On the anterior surface, there is the subscapular fossa - a broad concavity found on the ventral surface of the scapula. It serves an an attachment point for the subscapularis muscle.

In this video, you'll learn about:

0:13 Definition of the scapula
0:20 Articulation of the scapula
0:47 Angles of the scapula
0:55 Borders of the scapula
1:18 Bony features of the scapula

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