Scapular line

Scapular line
	Surface anatomy of the back. (Inferior angle of scapula labeled at bottom center.)
	Posterior view of the thorax and shoulder girdle.
Details
Identifiers
Latin	linea scapularis
TA	A01.2.00.020
	Anatomical terminology

The scapular line, also known as the linea scapularis, is a vertical line passing through the inferior angle of the scapula.[1]

It has been used in the evaluation of brachial plexus birth palsy.[2]

References

http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Scapular_line
Waters; Smith, G. R.; Jaramillo, D. (1998). "Glenohumeral deformity secondary to brachial plexus birth palsy". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 80 (5): 668–677. PMID 9611027.

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Anatomical planes and lines
Sagittal plane	Median plane front (Anterior median line/Midsternal line, Parasternal line, Midclavicular line, Anterior axillary line, Midaxillary line) back (Posterior median line, Scapular line, Posterior axillary line)
Transverse plane	Thoracic plane Transpyloric plane Subcostal plane Umbilical plane Supracristal plane Intertubercular plane Interspinous plane
Coronal/frontal plane	Sternal plane
General anatomy: systems and organs, regional anatomy, planes and lines, superficial axial anatomy, superficial anatomy of limbs