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'''Scapula'''
 
'''Scapula'''
 
The Scapula forms the basis of the shoulder region, providing points of attachment of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles.  It is held in place by a synsarcosis of muscles and does not form a conventional articulation with the trunk.
 
The Scapula forms the basis of the shoulder region, providing points of attachment of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles.  It is held in place by a synsarcosis of muscles and does not form a conventional articulation with the trunk.
**In ungulates, the dorsal border is extended by a scapular cartilage, which enlarges the area for muscle attachment.  This ossifies with age.
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*In ungulates, the dorsal border is extended by a scapular cartilage, which enlarges the area for muscle attachment.  This ossifies with age.
**The bone is roughly triangular, with a prominent '''spine''' that can be palpated through the skin
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*The bone is roughly triangular, with a prominent '''spine''' that can be palpated through the skin
**The spine defines '''Infraspinous''' and '''Supraspinous''' '''Fossae''', inhabited by muscles accordingly
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*The spine defines '''Infraspinous''' and '''Supraspinous''' '''Fossae''', inhabited by muscles accordingly
**The spine serves as a point of attachment for the '''trapezius''' muscle
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*The spine serves as a point of attachment for the '''trapezius''' muscle
**The spine culminates in the '''acromion''' in all but the horse and pig
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*The spine culminates in the '''acromion''' in all but the horse and pig
**Medial muscle attachment comprises mostly of the '''subscapularis''', with the '''serratus ventralis''' attaching dorsally
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*Medial muscle attachment comprises mostly of the '''subscapularis''', with the '''serratus ventralis''' attaching dorsally
**The Scapula articulates with the '''[[Humerus - Anatomy & Physiology|Humerus]]''' at the '''Glenoid cavity'''
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*The Scapula articulates with the '''[[Humerus - Anatomy & Physiology|Humerus]]''' at the '''Glenoid cavity'''
    
*'''[[Clavicle - Anatomy & Physiology|Clavicle]]'''
 
*'''[[Clavicle - Anatomy & Physiology|Clavicle]]'''
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