(a) What is the scapula? (b) What are its parts?

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Anatomical Nomenclature:

When referring to the body's anatomy in reference to other body parts it is important to start at the anatomical position because it is a set point of reference. The anatomical position is a person standing, facing forward, arms hanging by their sides, hands facing forward, and feet shoulder-width apart. Some common anatomical terms include superior (above), inferior (below), fossa (a shallow or hallow depression), process (a projection off of a major structure), and tubercle (a rounded point of a bone).

Answer and Explanation: 1