Anterior view, anatomical position

The subscapular fossa is a landmark of the scapula.  As the name implies, it is on the deep side of the scapula.  The subscapular fossa of the scapula is of functional importance because it is the origin for:
1.    the subscapularis muscle (one of the four rotator cuff muscles).
Anterior (deep) view of subscapularis origin, right side
 It is also the insertion for:
1.    the serratus anterior muscle.
Anterior (deep) view of serratus anterior insertion, right side
The above drawings of the origins and insertions might help visualize this information (red is the origin, blue the insertion).

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