Question

The prominent bony ridge that you can palpate across the posterior surface of the scapula is the

Answer 1

Answer:

The prominent bony ridge that you can palpate across the posterior surface of the scapula is the  spine of scapula

Explanation:

The posterior surface of scapula has following points :

1) Spine :  A triangular flath bone found in the upper back region.

2) Scapular spine ends as acromion process which is a sharp ridge widening to a flat process,

3)Gleniod cavity

4) Supraspinous and infraspinous fossa.

The prominent bony ridge that you can palpate across the posterior surface of the scapula is the  spine of scapula

Answer 2

Answer:

Spine.

Explanation:

The spine is the most prominent feature of the posterior scapula. It runs transversely across the scapula, dividing the surface into two.

The spine of the scapula is a prominent plate of bone,it crosses obliquely the medial four-fifths of the scapula at its upper part, and separates the supra- from the infraspinatous fossa.