- The scapula is a flat, ______ bone situated at the cranio-lateral aspect of the thorax.
- The scapula extends from the 3rd to the 4th thoracic spine to the distal end of the ______ rib.
- The scapula possesses two surfaces, ______ angles, and three borders.
- The lateral surface of the scapula is divided into two unequal halves by a ______.
- The ratio of the supraspinous fossa to the infraspinous fossa is ______.
- The supraspinous fossa accommodates the ______ muscle.
- The ______ muscle is located in the infraspinous fossa.
- The scapular spine is bent backward at the middle to attach the ______ muscle.
- The spine terminates below into a pointed projection known as the ______ process.
- The acromion process is directed downward and ______.
- A part of the ______ muscle originates from the acromion process.
- The medial surface of the scapula has a shallow fossa in the middle called the ______ fossa.
- The subscapular fossa accommodates the ______ muscle.
- The upper part of the medial surface of the scapula has two rough triangular areas for the attachment of the ______ cervicis muscle and the serratus thoracis muscle.
- The serratus thoracis muscle attaches to the ______ triangular area of the medial surface.
- The lateral surface of the scapula is larger in the ______ species than in smaller mammals.
- The cranial triangular area on the medial surface is used for the attachment of the ______ cervicis muscle.
- The spine of the scapula serves as the attachment for the ______ muscle at its middle portion.
- The scapular spine divides the lateral surface into the supraspinous and ______ fossae.
- The scapula’s acromion process is most prominent in ______ animals.
- The angles of the scapula are cranial, caudal, and ______.
- The cranial angle is thin and formed by the anterior and ______ borders.
- The caudal angle is thick and formed by the dorsal and ______ borders.
- The distal angle comprises the glenoid cavity and the ______ scapulae.
- The glenoid cavity is a shallow circular articular surface for articulation with the ______ of the humerus.
- The rudimentary glenoid ______ is situated at the lateral aspect of the glenoid cavity.
- The tuber scapulae, or supraglenoid tubercle, is ______ and located at the cranial aspect of the glenoid cavity.
- The ______ brachii muscle originates from the tuber scapulae.
- The coracoid process is a small projection from the medial aspect of the tuber scapulae where the ______ muscle originates.
- The anterior border of the scapula is ______ and convex.
- The dorsal border is rough for the attachment of the scapular ______.
- The ______ foramen is usually found at the distal end of the posterior border.
- In horses, the scapular spine is placed further ______.
- The acromion process is ______ in the scapula of a horse.
- The tuber scapulae is large and placed further away from the ______ cavity in the horse.
- The glenoid notch in the scapula of a horse is ______ and distinct.
- In dogs, the scapular spine is placed in the ______ and divides the lateral surface into two equal halves.
- The anterior angle of the scapula is practically ______ in dogs.
- The tuber scapulae in dogs is ______.
- The acromion process in dogs is short and ______.
- The clavicle in dogs is rudimentary and does not ______ with the skeleton.
- The ratio between the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa in pigs is ______.
- In pigs, the scapular spine is wide and directed further ______.
- The ______ process is rudimentary in pigs.
- The scapula in fowl extends caudally, paralleling the ______ column.
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