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Scapular winging

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Abnormal protrusion of the scapula away from the surface of the back. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C0240953
  • UMLS:C4072849
  • MEDDRA:10067628 (Winged scapula)
  • SNOMEDCT_US:17211005
Subsets

hposlim_core

comment

The serratus anterior muscle is responsible for controlling the scapula (shoulder blade), and weakness of this muscle (which may be caused by damage to the long thoracic nerve) can manifest as scular winging.

definition

Abnormal protrusion of the scapula away from the surface of the back.

has alternative id

HP:0000783

has exact synonym

Winged scapulas, Scapula alata, Winged shoulder blade, Winged scapulae

has related synonym

Scapular weakness

id

HP:0003691