Lateral Border of Scapula Anatomy in 3D

The thick edge of the shoulder blade near the armpit. It is the origin for the "Teres Minor" muscle (part of the rotator cuff); surgeons use this thick bone to anchor screws when fixing a broken shoulder blade.

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Related structures

Scapula Lateral Angle of Scapula Medial Border of Scapula Superior Border of Scapula Acromial Part of Deltoid Muscle (Scapula Origin) Costal Surface of Scapula Descending Part of Trapezius Muscle (Scapula Origin) Glenoid Process of Scapula