Because of its sturdy structure and protected location, fractures of the scapula are uncommon.
When they do occur, they are an indication that severe chest trauma has occurred.

Scapular fractures involving the neck of the scapula have two patterns.
One (rare) type of fracture is through the anatomical neck of the scapula.
The other more common type of fracture is through the surgical neck of the scapula.
The surgical neck exits medial to the coracoid process.

An abnormally protruding inferior angle of the scapula is known as a winged scapula and can be caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle.
In this condition the sides of the scapula nearest the spine are positioned outward and backward.
The appearance of the upper back is said to be wing-like.
In addition, any condition causing weakness of the serratus anterior muscle may cause scapular "winging".
Because of its sturdy structure and protected location, fractures of the scapula are uncommon. When they do occur, they are an indication that severe chest trauma has occurred.
Scapular fractures involving the neck of the scapula have two patterns. One (rare) type of fracture is through the anatomical neck of the scapula. The other more common type of fracture is through the surgical neck of the scapula. The surgical neck exits medial to the coracoid process.
An abnormally protruding inferior angle of the scapula is known as a winged scapula and can be caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle. In this condition the sides of the scapula nearest the spine are positioned outward and backward. The appearance of the upper back is said to be wing-like. In addition, any condition causing weakness of the serratus anterior muscle may cause scapular "winging".
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