Which bone is the shoulder blade?

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Which bone is the shoulder blade?

The shoulder blade is the scapula, a flat triangular bone that sits on the upper back over the ribs. It forms part of the shoulder girdle and connects to the humerus at the glenoid cavity, enabling arm movement, and to the clavicle at the acromion area to help stabilize the shoulder. The other bones listed have different roles: the clavicle is the collarbone, while the radius and ulna are the forearm bones. Knowing the scapula’s location and connections helps explain how shoulder motion and muscle attachments work during facial massage and neck work.

The shoulder blade is the scapula, a flat triangular bone that sits on the upper back over the ribs. It forms part of the shoulder girdle and connects to the humerus at the glenoid cavity, enabling arm movement, and to the clavicle at the acromion area to help stabilize the shoulder. The other bones listed have different roles: the clavicle is the collarbone, while the radius and ulna are the forearm bones. Knowing the scapula’s location and connections helps explain how shoulder motion and muscle attachments work during facial massage and neck work.

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