Pectoral Girdle

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Clavicle

A long bone that connects the arm to the body, commonly known as the collarbone

<p>A long bone that connects the arm to the body, commonly known as the collarbone </p>
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Acromial End of Clavicle

The lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula, flattened

<p>The lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula, flattened</p>
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Sternal End of Clavicle

The medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the sternum, rounded

<p>The medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the sternum, rounded</p>
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Scapula

A flat, triangular bone that forms the back of the shoulder and connects with the humerus at the shoulder joint

<p>A flat, triangular bone that forms the back of the shoulder and connects with the humerus at the shoulder joint</p>
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Spine of Scapula

A prominent ridge on the posterior surface of the scapula that separates the supraspinous fossa from the infraspinous fossa

<p>A prominent ridge on the posterior surface of the scapula that separates the supraspinous fossa from the infraspinous fossa</p>
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Acromion

The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle

<p>The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle</p>
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Glenoid Cavity

The shallow socket in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus

<p>The shallow socket in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus</p>
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Medial Border of Scapula

The edge of the scapula that is closest to the vertebral column, providing attachment for muscles, smooth and rounded

<p>The edge of the scapula that is closest to the vertebral column, providing attachment for muscles, smooth and rounded</p>
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Lateral Border of Scapula

The edge of the scapula that is furthest from the vertebral column, providing attachment for muscles and is typically thicker

<p>The edge of the scapula that is furthest from the vertebral column, providing attachment for muscles and is typically thicker </p>
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Superior Border of Scapula

The upper edge of the scapula that provides attachment for muscles and is often smooth

<p>The upper edge of the scapula that provides attachment for muscles and is often smooth</p>
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Superior Angle of Scapula

The angle formed by the junction of the superior and medial borders of the scapula, serving as an important landmark for muscle attachment

<p>The angle formed by the junction of the superior and medial borders of the scapula, serving as an important landmark for muscle attachment</p>
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Inferior Angle of Scapula

The angle formed by the junction of the medial and lateral borders of the scapula, significant for muscle attachment and scapular movement

<p>The angle formed by the junction of the medial and lateral borders of the scapula, significant for muscle attachment and scapular movement</p>
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Body of Scapula

The main flat portion of the scapula, providing surface area for muscle attachment

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Suprascapular notch

A notch located on the superior border of the scapula before the coracoid process

<p>A notch located on the superior border of the scapula before the coracoid process</p>
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Coracoid Process

A hook-like bony projection on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula, stabilizes joint

<p>A hook-like bony projection on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula, stabilizes joint </p>
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Supraspinous Fossa

Superior posterior concave area of the scapula above the spine

<p>Superior posterior concave area of the scapula above the spine</p>
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Infraspinous Fossa

Inferior posterior concave area of the scapula below the spine

<p>Inferior posterior concave area of the scapula below the spine</p>
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Subscapular Fossa

Concave area on the anterior surface of the scapula

<p>Concave area on the anterior surface of the scapula</p>