Spine of the scapula

Study entry

Description

Thick bony projection that unequally divides the posterior surface into the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae; it continues laterally as the acromion.

Relations

Origin of the spinal part of the deltoid and insertion of the trapezius; it bears the deltoid tubercle.

Source: cap. 3, «Huesos del miembro superior: escápula»

Other structures in this region

• Conoid tubercle
• Trapezoid line
• Scapular notch
• Glenoid cavity
• Supraglenoid tubercle
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Subscapular fossa
• Supraspinous fossa