posterior surface of scapula

posterior surface of scapula

[TA]

the outer aspect of the body of the scapula, subdivided by the prominent spine of the scapula into a smaller supraspinous fossa and a larger infraspinous fossa.

Synonym(s): facies posterior scapulae [TA], dorsal surface of scapula, facies dorsalis scapulae

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