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Test Your Knowledge on Scapula

  1. The scapula is a flat, ______ bone situated at the cranio-lateral aspect of the thorax.
  2. The scapula extends from the 3rd to the 4th thoracic spine to the distal end of the ______ rib.
  3. The scapula possesses two surfaces, ______ angles, and three borders.
  4. The lateral surface of the scapula is divided into two unequal halves by a ______.
  5. The ratio of the supraspinous fossa to the infraspinous fossa is ______.
  6. The supraspinous fossa accommodates the ______ muscle.
  7. The ______ muscle is located in the infraspinous fossa.
  8. The scapular spine is bent backward at the middle to attach the ______ muscle.
  9. The spine terminates below into a pointed projection known as the ______ process.
  10. The acromion process is directed downward and ______.
  11. A part of the ______ muscle originates from the acromion process.
  12. The medial surface of the scapula has a shallow fossa in the middle called the ______ fossa.
  13. The subscapular fossa accommodates the ______ muscle.
  14. 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.
  15. The serratus thoracis muscle attaches to the ______ triangular area of the medial surface.
  16. The lateral surface of the scapula is larger in the ______ species than in smaller mammals.
  17. The cranial triangular area on the medial surface is used for the attachment of the ______ cervicis muscle.
  18. The spine of the scapula serves as the attachment for the ______ muscle at its middle portion.
  19. The scapular spine divides the lateral surface into the supraspinous and ______ fossae.
  20. The scapula’s acromion process is most prominent in ______ animals.
  21. The angles of the scapula are cranial, caudal, and ______.
  22. The cranial angle is thin and formed by the anterior and ______ borders.
  23. The caudal angle is thick and formed by the dorsal and ______ borders.
  24. The distal angle comprises the glenoid cavity and the ______ scapulae.
  25. The glenoid cavity is a shallow circular articular surface for articulation with the ______ of the humerus.
  26. The rudimentary glenoid ______ is situated at the lateral aspect of the glenoid cavity.
  27. The tuber scapulae, or supraglenoid tubercle, is ______ and located at the cranial aspect of the glenoid cavity.
  28. The ______ brachii muscle originates from the tuber scapulae.
  29. The coracoid process is a small projection from the medial aspect of the tuber scapulae where the ______ muscle originates.
  30. The anterior border of the scapula is ______ and convex.
  31. The dorsal border is rough for the attachment of the scapular ______.
  32. The ______ foramen is usually found at the distal end of the posterior border.
  33. In horses, the scapular spine is placed further ______.
  34. The acromion process is ______ in the scapula of a horse.
  35. The tuber scapulae is large and placed further away from the ______ cavity in the horse.
  36. The glenoid notch in the scapula of a horse is ______ and distinct.
  37. In dogs, the scapular spine is placed in the ______ and divides the lateral surface into two equal halves.
  38. The anterior angle of the scapula is practically ______ in dogs.
  39. The tuber scapulae in dogs is ______.
  40. The acromion process in dogs is short and ______.
  41. The clavicle in dogs is rudimentary and does not ______ with the skeleton.
  42. The ratio between the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa in pigs is ______.
  43. In pigs, the scapular spine is wide and directed further ______.
  44. The ______ process is rudimentary in pigs.
  45. The scapula in fowl extends caudally, paralleling the ______ column.

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