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Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 19:42, 17 February 2012
, 19:42, 17 February 2012→Scapula
::defines '''infraspinous''' and '''supraspinous''' '''fossae''', inhabited by the infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles respectively
::defines '''infraspinous''' and '''supraspinous''' '''fossae''', inhabited by the infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscles respectively
::serves as a point of attachment for the '''trapezius''' muscle
::serves as a point of attachment for the '''trapezius''' muscle
::culminates in the '''acromion''' in all but the horse and pig
::culminates in the '''acromion''' in all but the horse and pig.
::the cat also possesses a suprahamate process which lies proximal to the acromion and projects caudally.
Medial muscle attachment consist mostly of the '''subscapularis''', with the '''serratus ventralis''' attaching dorsally. The Scapula articulates with the humerus at the '''glenoid cavity'''.
Medial muscle attachment consist mostly of the '''subscapularis''', with the '''serratus ventralis''' attaching dorsally. The Scapula articulates with the humerus at the '''glenoid cavity'''.