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Subscapular fossa - Fossa subscapularis

Anatomical hierarchy

General terms > Osteology > Appendicular skeleton > Bones of thoracic limb > Girdle of thoracic limb > Scapula > Costal surface [Medial] > Subscapular fossa

Translations

Description

The costal surface (medial surface) of the scapula faces the ribs and is hollowed by the shallow subscapular fossa occupied by the origin of the subscapular muscle.

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

Images

Radiography Thoracic limb image Subscapular fossa

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