Suprascapular
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Suprascapular
Suprascapular (pronunciation: soo-pruh-skap-yuh-lar) is a term used in the field of anatomy and medicine to refer to structures located above the scapula, or shoulder blade.
Etymology
The term "suprascapular" is derived from the Latin words "supra," meaning above, and "scapula," meaning shoulder blade.
Related Terms
- Suprascapular nerve: A nerve that passes through the suprascapular notch and provides sensation and motor function to the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
- Suprascapular artery: An artery that supplies blood to the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
- Suprascapular notch: A notch in the superior border of the scapula, through which the suprascapular nerve passes.
- Supraspinatus muscle: A muscle of the rotator cuff located in the suprascapular region.
- Infraspinatus muscle: Another muscle of the rotator cuff, also located in the suprascapular region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suprascapular
- Wikipedia's article - Suprascapular
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