Sentence examples for scapula angle from inspiring English sources

RTSA = reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; Distance* = The distance between line of inter-spinous process of the upper thoracic vertebra and inferior pole of scapula; Angle † = The angle between line of inter-spinous process of upper thoracic vertebra and scapular medial border.

In the second position of the test (P2), the upper limbs were at 90 degrees of abduction with internal rotation of arms and the examiner found T7 spinous process and scapula inferior angle by touching; then, he measured the least linear distance between them using caliper in both sides.

Using the thumb, the examiner palpated the insertion-spot of the levator scapulae at the superior angle of scapulae.

By increasing the posterior tilt of the scapula, its inferior angle moves closer to the thorax and obtains a deeper position.

Since in this position it is easy to touch inferior angle of scapula, furthermore, scapula remains in a static position and therefore it is easier to determine its location.

SST was measured at the level of lower angle of scapula.

The starting position is determined, and the inferior angle of scapula is stabilized as for P. ABD.

Different shapes of the inferior part of the scapula influence the notch angle and the ability of different designs to create an inferior overhang.

Subscapular skinfold measurents will be taken about 20 mm below the tip of the scapula diagonally (at 45º angle to the lateral side of the body).

Near the upper angle each scapula has a tongue-like process extending upward and medially and apparently jointed to the low cervical and upper dorsal spine.

In this position, inferior angle of scapula moves to lateral position more than other positions and it has better capability to palpate in the inferior portion of the axilla.