Infraglenoid tubercle
# Infraglenoid tubercle

The infraglenoid tubercle is the part of the scapula from which the long head of the triceps brachii muscle originates. The infraglenoid tubercle is a tubercle located on the lateral part of the scapula, inferior to (below) the glenoid cavity. The name infraglenoid tubercle refers to its location below the glenoid cavity.

## Function

The infraglenoid tubercle is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle. It helps to stabilise the muscle origin.

## Additional images

* Left scapula. Infraglenoid tubercle shown in red.
* Animation. Infraglenoid tubercle shown in red.
* Lateral view of left scapula. Infraglenoid tubercle shown in red.
* Anterior surface of left scapula. Infraglenoid tubercle is "11"
* Anterior surface of left scapula. Infraglenoid tubercle shown in red.
