Supraspinatous fossa
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The supraspinatous fossa (supraspinatus fossa, supraspinous fossa) of the posterior aspect of the scapula
is smaller than the infraspinatous fossa
, concave, smooth, and broader at its vertebral than at its humeral end. Its medial two-thirds give origin to the Supraspinatus.
Scapula
In anatomy, the scapula , omo, or shoulder blade, is the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle ....
is smaller than the infraspinatous fossa
Infraspinatous fossa
The infraspinatous fossa of the scapula is much larger than the supraspinatous fossa; toward its vertebral margin a shallow concavity is seen at its upper part; its center presents a prominent convexity, while near the axillary border is a deep groove which runs from the upper toward the lower...
, concave, smooth, and broader at its vertebral than at its humeral end. Its medial two-thirds give origin to the Supraspinatus.