Questions: With what part of the scapula does the humerus articulate? subscapular fossa glenoid cavity supraspinous fossa scapular spine Submit Request Answer

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 Submit Request Answer
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The answer is the second one: the glenoid cavity.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Subscapular fossa: This is a large, slightly concave surface on the anterior side of the scapula, but it does not articulate with the humerus.
  2. 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.
  3. Supraspinous fossa: This is a concave surface located above the spine of the scapula, but it does not articulate with the humerus.
  4. 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.

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