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6. Length of the infra-spinous line [BD]; from the point [B] to the pos- 

 terior angle. 



7. Antero-posterior (vertical) diameter of the glenoid fossa; taken across 

 the lip, parallel to the axis of the body. 



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FIG. 29. Right scapula, showing measurements and angles. 

 Spinal axis angle, AHD (1) 

 Infraspinous angle, ABD (2) 

 Vertebral border angle ABG (3) 

 Axillo-spinal angle, BKD (4) 



8. Dorso-ventral (transverse) diameter of the glenoid fossa; measured in 

 the same way, but at right angles to the preceding. 



