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10 Cards in this Set
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- Back
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A prominent ridge on the scapula that runs diagonally across the posterior surface?
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the spine
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The lateral end of the scapula's spine, projects as a flattened, expanded process called?
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acromion
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Inferior to the acromion is a shallow depression called what?
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glenoid cavity
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The head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity form what joint?
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glenohumeral joint
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Thin edge of the scapula closer to the vertebral column is called the __?____ border?
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medial (vertebral)
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The thick edge of the scapula, closer to the arm is called the ___?____ border?
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lateral (axillary)
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The superior edge of the scapula, the superior border, joins the medial border at the ___?___ angle?
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superior angle
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The medial and lateral borders of the scapula join at the ____?____ angle?
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inferior angle
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A prominent indentation along the superior border through which the suprascapular nerve passes?
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scapular notch
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At the lateral end of the superior border of the scapula, is a projection of the anterior surface called?
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Coracoid process
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