Where is the scapula?
The scapula is one of the important bones connecting the human upper limbs to the trunk. Its position and function are crucial to daily activities. This article will combine the hot health topics in the past 10 days to introduce the position, structure and related health knowledge of the scapula in detail, and attach structured data for easy understanding.
1. Position and structure of scapula

The scapula is located at the back and top of the thorax, with one on each side and a flat triangular shape. The specific locations are as follows:
| Orientation | Description |
|---|---|
| above | Connected to the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint |
| outside | Forms shoulder joint with humeral head |
| inside | Close to ribs 2 to 7 |
| rear | There are scapular spine and acromion on the surface |
Among the health topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days,"shoulder and neck pain"and"Posture Correction"Closely related to scapula position. Data show that the problem of scapula displacement is particularly prominent among people who sit for long periods of time in offices.
2. The correlation between recent hot health topics and scapula
| topic | relevance | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| office wellness | Poor sitting posture causes forward scapula tilt | 85% |
| Fitness and Shaping | Strengthen training of scapular stabilizing muscles | 78% |
| Traditional Chinese Massage | Medial shoulder blade pain management | 72% |
| teenage posture | Correction method for scapula valgus | 65% |
3. Common problems and improvement methods of scapula
Based on recent hot search content, we have compiled the following solutions to common problems:
| question | Symptoms | Improvement methods |
|---|---|---|
| Winged scapula | The medial edge of the scapula is raised | Strengthen serratus anterior and rhomboids |
| shoulder blade pain | Stinging pain when rotating | Hot compress + joint range of motion training |
| Position offset | Asymmetrical on both sides | Posture correction + balance training |
4. Recently popular scapula health care methods
1.elastic band training method: The topic "Scapular Stabilization Training" has been played 12 million times on the Douyin platform in the past seven days. It mainly uses elastic bands to perform scapular retraction exercises.
2.fascial release: Xiaohongshu's "Shoulder Blade Relaxation" notes added 32,000 new articles a week. It is recommended to use fascial balls to roll the area around the scapula.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy: Weibo health topics show that searches for cupping therapy for scapular pain have increased by 45% week-on-week.
5. Professional medical advice
According to a recent interview with an orthopedic expert from a tertiary hospital: Normally, the scapula should be flat against the chest in a static state and maintain a symmetrical distance from the spine. It is recommended to seek medical treatment if the following conditions occur: pain persists for more than 72 hours, is accompanied by numbness in the upper limbs, affects sleep quality, etc.
To sum up, the scapula is the key fulcrum for upper limb movement, and its abnormal position will trigger a chain reaction. Recent health topics show that scientific understanding of the position of the scapula and taking targeted maintenance measures have become an important part of modern health management.
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