Scapula (left & right)

(Lateral view)

The spine of the scapula divides the lateral surface into the anterior supraspinous fossa and the posterior infraspinous fossa.

The acromion is a finger-like extension of the spine that points ventrally. The larger metacromion extends to the posterior. These two processes are important sites for muscle attachment.

Scapula (left & right)

(Dorsal view)

In this view the acromion is clearly visible as an extension of the spine .



The head of the
humerus articulates with the scapula at the glenoid fossa.

Scapula (left & right)

(Medial view)

The medial surface of the scapula is often ridged.



The glenoid fossa and metacromion are clearly visible.

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