Questions: With what part of the scapula does the humerus articulate?
subscapular fossa
glenoid cavity
supraspinous fossa
scapular spine
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Transcript text: With what part of the scapula does the humerus articulate?
subscapular fossa
glenoid cavity
supraspinous fossa
scapular spine
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Solution
The answer is the second one: the glenoid cavity.
Explanation for each option:
Subscapular fossa: This is a large, slightly concave surface on the anterior side of the scapula, but it does not articulate with the humerus.
Glenoid cavity: This is the shallow depression on the lateral aspect of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
Supraspinous fossa: This is a concave surface located above the spine of the scapula, but it does not articulate with the humerus.
Scapular spine: This is a prominent ridge running across the posterior surface of the scapula, but it does not articulate with the humerus.
Summary:
The humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula.