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Inferior angle of scapula

Inferior angle = a structural feature on the scapula, which is also known as the "shoulder blade" or "shoulder bone".

 

The Human Scapula Bone


The inferior angle of the scapula bone is located at the lowest point of the scapula.
Recall that there are two scapulae bones, one on each side (right- and left-side) of the upper posterior thorax of the human skeleton.

The inferior angle of the scapula is positioned where the vertebral border, which is also called the "medial border" (of the scapula) meets the axillary border, which is also called the "lateral border" (of the scapula).

The point of origin of the Teres Major (muscle) extends along the lower axillary border of the scapula as far the the inferior angle of the scapula - on the dorsal surface, which may also be referred to as the posterior surface, of the scapula.


See also the diagram of the 3 angles of the scapula bone.

For more information about this and related topics see the links to other features on the scapula bone listed on the left and the pages about the scapula bone and about bone markings and features on bones.


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