Table 2.

Representative citations for inferior scapular tip as it relates to spinal landmarks

Statement	Source
T7
… the spine of T7, which overlies the level of the body of T8 … lies at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula when the arms are held by the sides.	[16]
Spinous process of T7—opposite the inferior angle of the scapula	[17]
Inferior Angle of Scapula can be palpated readily and marks the level of the 7th rib and spinous process of T7.	[18]
Bony landmarks—T7 Inferior angle of scapula	[19]
As a guide the inferior border of the scapula is located at about T7.	[20]
… the inferior margin of the scapula lies at the level of the T7 spinous process.	[21]
The inferior angle is usually reported to be in line with the spinous process of T7. It is important to recognize, however, that postural alignment of the shoulder and vertebral column can alter these relationships significantly.	[22]
The lower pole of the scapula lies at approximately T7.	[23]
Scapula, Inferior angle—opposite the spine of vertebra T7	[24]
The inferior angles of the scapulae lie at the level of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra	[25]
T8
T8—level of inferior angle of scapula	[26]
… the scapula's inferior angle at the level of the T8 spinous process, a typical position…	[27]
… we established T8 for standardization as the nearest spinous process and measured to the inferior angle of the scapula.	[14]
T7-8
The thoracic SP corresponding with the inferior angle of the scapula (T7 or T8)	[5]
The inferior angle of the scapula is normally at the level of the T7-T8 spinous processes	[28]
T7/T8—Lower border of scapula	[29]
Landmarks—T7, T8: inferior angle of scapula	[30]