Holstein Cow Scapula
Holstein Cow vs. Human Scapula
Features:
Commonly referred to as the "shoulder blade"
Glenoid fossa of the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus
Scapular spine often located close to the cranial edge of the scapula which assists in siding
Human vs. Non-human Comparisons:
Non-human scapulae are more triangular with the glenoid fossa at the end of the long axis compared to human
