Suprascapular notch

Definition

The suprascapular notch is a small, deep indentation located on the superior border of the scapula, near its lateral edge. It serves as a passageway for the suprascapular nerve.

Related terms

Scapula:

A flat, triangular bone that forms part of the shoulder girdle and provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm.

Suprascapular Nerve:

A nerve that passes through the suprascapular notch and supplies motor and sensory innervation to parts of the shoulder.

Pectoral Girdle:

The bony structure surrounding the upper body, consisting of two scapulae and two clavicles, that connects the arm to the axial skeleton