Inferior angle of the scapula

Inferior angle of the scapula
	Posterior surface of left scapula. Inferior angle shown in red.
	Posterior surface of left scapula. Inferior angle seen at bottom (red circle).
Details
Latin	Angulus inferior scapulae
Identifiers
Dorlands; /Elsevier	a_42/12136251
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The inferior angle of the scapula is formed by the union of the medial and lateral border of the scapula and is the lowest part of the scapula. It is thick and rough and its posterior (or back) surface affords attachment to the teres major and frequently to a few fibers of the latissimus dorsi muscle.

The anatomical plane that passes vertical through the inferior angle of the scapula is named the scapular line.

An abnormal protruding inferior angle of the scapula or winged scapula can be caused by a serratus anterior paralysis.

Additional images

Left scapula. Inferior angle shown in red.
Animation. Inferior angles shown in red.
Still image. Inferior angles shown in red.
Plan of ossification of the scapula. From seven centers. (Inferior angle visible at bottom center.)
Surface anatomy of the back. (Inferior angle of scapula labeled at center right of image.)
Anterior surface of left scapula. Inferior angle labelled at bottom.
Teres major muscle arises from the oval area on the dorsal surface of the inferior angle of the scapula, insert into the medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.
Winged scapula.