| Another role of the scapula involves retraction and protraction along the thoracic wall. |
| Lateral to the inferior medial border of the scapula is a bursa that can become inflamed. |
| The scapula was meant to protect the chemise, and had a built in hood or cowl. |
| All players exhibited significantly stronger depressor muscles of the scapula on the throwing side compared with the nonthrowing side. |
| The middle trapezius muscle fibers, although strong, lie very close to the axis of rotation of the scapula. |
| Injury to the long thoracic nerve denervates the serratus anterior muscle and causes a winged scapula. |
