Morphological Study of Scapula
Year: 2024
Type: paratext
Abstract: Background: The scapulae, often referred to as the shoulder blades, are two large, triangular flat bones situated on the back of the ribcage. They connect with the second through seventh ribs. The scapula is defined by three distinct processes, three angles, and three borders. The scapula is a component of the shoulder girdle, which is part of the axial skeleton and is also known as the pectoral girdle or upper limb girdle. The scapula covers the back surfaces of the 2nd through 7th ribs. Aim of the study: To determine the morphometric parameters of scapula. Material & Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on 100 dry human scapulae of unknown age and sex belonging to Indian population, using cotton thread, measuring scale, Marker, Stickers from the Department of Anatomy at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, DU Karad. Observation was recorded, photographed, and statistically analysed. Results: The mean values of scapular length and breadth on right and left was 15.4 ,4.8cm and 9.5,9.6 cm in total number of scapulae respectively. The mean values of acromion length, breadth on right and left were observed as 5,4.9 cm and 3,3 cm respectively. The mean values of coracoid process length, width on right and left was 4.2, 4.3 cm and 1.5, 1.5cmrespectively. The mean values of Supra scapular notch superior transverse diameter and supra scapular notch maximal depth on right and left side were observed as 1.1, 1cm and 0.7, 0.6cm respectively. Conclusion: Knowledge of the morphometric values of scapula is important for clinicians in understanding and curing shoulder joint aliments.
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7142153995