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A shallow depression in the scapula whic...

A shallow depression in the scapula which receives the head of the upper arm bone is known as the
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Which one of the following coomponent is the part of pectoral girdle

A

Acetabulum

B

Neural arch

C

Glenoid cavity

D

None of the above 6

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C

Scapula or shoulder blade is a long, narrow slightly curved bone. Its anterior end bears on its outer surface a cup like depression forming the part of the globoid cavity, while the inner surface is produced into an acromion process which meets the clavicle. Thus coracoid and scapula contribute equally to the formation of glenoid cavity
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