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How many scapulae do you have in your body?
Your body has two scapulae. These are the shoulder blades.
What pulls the scapulae medially?
The rhomboid muscles and the middle trapezius muscle pull the scapulae medially. These muscles work together to retract and stabilize the scapulae toward the spine.
What bones are anterior to your scapulae?
The ribs
What muscle rotates the neck?
Levator scapulae
What is the origin of the scapulae?
On the lateral side of neck
Is the scapulae the same as the shoulder?
Yes, you are correct.
What part of scapulae does the lateral end of clavicle articulate with?
The lateral ends of the clavicles articulate with the acromion processes of the scapulae. This joint is called the acromioclavicular joint.
Do the scapulae form the collar bone?
Yes, this is correct.There are two shoulder blades, therefore, "scapula" would be just one shoulder blade. "Scapulae" would be the plural word for both shoulder blades.
What is the plural of scapula?
The plural of scapula is scapulas or scapulae.
Synergistic muscles in the levator scapulae?
Trapezius 1
What is the action of the levitor scapulae muscle?
Raises the scapula at the Scapulothoracic Joint or inclines neck to corresponding side if the scapula is fixed
What connects to scapulae?
The scapulae, also known as shoulder blades, connect to the clavicles (collarbones) at the acromioclavicular joint. Muscles such as the trapezius, deltoid, and rotator cuff muscles also connect to the scapulae to help move and stabilize the shoulder joint.
