supraglenoid tubercle (of scapula)

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su·pra·gle·noid tu·ber·cle (of scapula)

[TA]
a rough surface above the glenoid cavity of the scapula, giving attachment to the tendon of the long head of the biceps within the articular cavity of the shoulder joint.
Synonym(s): tuberculum supraglenoidale (scapulae) [TA]
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Usually, it has two heads long and short head originating from the supraglenoid tubercle of scapula and from coracoid process of scapula.
CADAVERIC STUDY ON THIRD HEAD OF BICEPS BRACHII--INCIDENCE IN THE SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION

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