Pectoral Girdle

Clavicle

collar bone

Sternal End

pyramidal shaped end joining the sternum

Acromial End

flattened area of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion process

Scapula

triangular bone or "wing" of the pectoral girdle

Coracoid Process

anterior and smaller projection

Supraspinous Fossa

indentation superior to the spine

Superior Border

border that runs diagonally on the superior part of the scapula towards the coracoid process

Vertebral (medial) Border

border that runs downwards near the vertebrae

Acromion Process

an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder

Infraspineous Fossa

indentation inferior to the spine

Spine

located on the posterior side of the scapula, prominent ridge that provides attachment for muscles; what you feel as your shoulder blade

Glenoid Fossa/Cavity

part of the scapula that joins with the head of the humerus

Lateral (axillary) Border

border of the scapula on the side that is faced towards the shoulder joint

Right Scapula

right or left?

Left Scapula

right or left?

Suprascapular Notch

notch on the superior border that allows for blood vessels and nerves to pass