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
- 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.
- In humans, the mesoscapula is usually absent at birth but may develop later in life.
- The absence of the mesoscapula is a common anatomical variation with no clinical significance.
- In some cases, the mesoscapula can be mistaken for a pathological lesion on imaging studies.
- The mesoscapula is innervated by the suprascapular nerve.
- The presence or absence of the mesoscapula is often used as a variable in genetic and evolutionary studies.
- Research on the mesoscapula contributes to the understanding of vertebrate musculoskeletal development and evolution.
FAQs About the word mesoscapula
A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
