Superior angle of scapula

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 368188004

Superior angle of scapula

Definition

An angle of the scapula formed by the junction of the superior and vertebral borders. It is thin, smooth, rounded, inclined somewhat lateralward, and gives attachment to a few fibers of the Levator scapulae[WP,unvetted].

Also known as angulus superior (scapula), angulus superior scapulae, medial angle of scapula, superior medial angle of scapula — per UBERON

The Superior angle of scapula is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as