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The suprascapular notch (or ''scapular notch'') is a notch in the superior border of the scapula, just medial to the base of the coracoid process. This notch is converted into a foramen by the superior transverse scapular ligament, and serves for the passage of the suprascapular nerve (but not its corresponding artery); sometimes the ligament is ossified. The suprascapular artery travels superiorly to the superior transverse ligament.〔''Gray's Anatomy'' (1918), see infobox〕 According to , there are six basic types of scapular notch: * Type I (8%): Notch is absent. The superior border forms a wide depression from the medial angle to the coracoid process. * Type II (31%): Notch is a blunted V-shape occupying the middle third of the superior border. * Type III (48%): Notch is U-shaped with nearly parallel margins. * Type IV (3%): Notch is V-shaped and very small. A shallow groove is frequently formed for the suprascapular nerve adjacent to the notch. * Type V (6%): Notch is minimal and U-shaped with a partially ossified ligament. * Type VI (4%): Notch is a foramen as the ligament is completely ossified. ==Additional images== File:Suprascapular notch of left scapula - animation01.gif|Left scapula. Suprascapular notch shown in red. File:Suprascapular notch - animation02.gif|Animation. Suprascapular notch shown in red. File:Gray203.png|Left scapula. Dorsal surface. (Sup. notch visible at top center.) File:Anterior surface of scapula.jpg|Costal surface of left scapula. Suprascapular notch labeled at top center. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Suprascapular notch」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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