The scapula , also known as the shoulder blade , is a flat triangular bone located at the back of the trunk and resides over the posterior surface of ribs two to seven. The scapula , along with the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum, make up the pectoral (shoulder) girdle which connects the upper limb of the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton. The scapula is an important bone as each scapula provides a point of attachment for a number of muscles that make up the arm and shoulder ... The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade . It articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint, and with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint. In doing so, the scapula connects the upper limb to the trunk. The scapula connects the humerus with the clavicle and forms the back of the shoulder (pectoral) girdle. It is a flat triangular shaped bone located posterolaterally on the thoracic cage. The scapula bone joins with the clavicle to form the shoulder (pectoral) girdle, which connects the humerus (upper arm bone ) with the thorax. Because much of the scapula is relatively flat, it is commonly known as the shoulder blade . Scapulae is the Latin word for the “shoulder blades.” This term was likely modified from the Greek verb “ skaptein,” meaning to dig, because the bone ’s flattened shape resembles a trowel or small shovel. Several prominent anatomical landmarks are on ...
