IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-6-15635 Original Research Paper DYSMORPHIC GLENOID CAVITY ALONG WITH SHORT CORACOID PROCESS: A RARE ENTITY Verma Dr. Preeti Malik Dr. June 2018 7 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

The scapula is one of the bones of shoulder girdle. It is a flat bone, triangular in shape and is situated in postero–lateral aspect of chest wall. On its lateral aspect, a pear shaped glenoid cavity is present which articulate with head of humerus.During research work on morphometry of acromion process and coracoid process, abnormal dry female scapula of right side was observed in the department of Anatomy. A stout coracoid processwithlarge facet on its superior surface and abnormal glenoid cavity was observed unilaterally.The abnormal scapula is not common but when present, may create serious hindrance in day to day activity which is clinically important for orthopedic surgeons.