1st Year Optometry - Scapula Lecture Notes

No practical session tomorrow; next practical session will be held during the following week on Friday.

Today's Lecture Topic: Scapula
- Students are advised to complete the introduction concerning the location and structure of the scapula, specifically focusing on:
  - Anterior surface
    - Subscapular fossa: This is a depression located on the anterior aspect of the scapula.
  - Posterior surface
    - Supra- and Infra-spineus fossae: These are distinct areas located superior and inferior to the spine of the scapula.
  - Spine of the scapula:
    - Orientation: Medial to lateral (the spine runs from the medial margin to the lateral side and ends at the acromion).
    - Acromion: The lateral extension of the spine which articulates with the clavicle.
  - Bony landmarks acceptance:
    - Borders and Angles: Students should ensure they understand the different borders of the scapula and the angles formed.
    - Lateral Angle: This includes understanding the relationship of the glenoid fossa to the labrum, which is the rim of cartilage that deepens the cavity of the glenoid fossa.
    - Proximal Humerus: It has a smooth, convex head that articulates with the glenoid fossa.

Students are encouraged to review illustrations from both the anterior and posterior views of the scapula, as well as lateral views. They should label all parts.
Additional resources can be found on the Moodle modules under the upper limb section focusing on the scapula.
Posterior is the back position of one bone relative to another, anterior is the front position relative to another. Superior is the upper position of one bone relative to another while inferior is the lower or bottom position