mesoscapula Synonyms

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mesoscapula Meaning

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mesoscapula (n.)

A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.

mesoscapula Sentence Examples

  1. The mesoscapula is a cartilage located along the midline of the dorsal surface of the scapula, separating the two scapular processes.
  2. The mesoscapula is a remnant of the embryonic interzone between the two scapular anlagen.
  3. In some species, the mesoscapula is ossified to form the mesoscapular process.
  4. The mesoscapula provides a site of attachment for the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
  5. In humans, the mesoscapula is usually absent at birth but may develop later in life.
  6. The absence of the mesoscapula is a common anatomical variation with no clinical significance.
  7. In some cases, the mesoscapula can be mistaken for a pathological lesion on imaging studies.
  8. The mesoscapula is innervated by the suprascapular nerve.
  9. The presence or absence of the mesoscapula is often used as a variable in genetic and evolutionary studies.
  10. Research on the mesoscapula contributes to the understanding of vertebrate musculoskeletal development and evolution.

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A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.

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The mesoscapula is a cartilage located along the midline of the dorsal surface of the scapula, separating the two scapular processes.

The mesoscapula is a remnant of the embryonic interzone between the two scapular anlagen.

In some species, the mesoscapula is ossified to form the mesoscapular process.

The mesoscapula provides a site of attachment for the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.