Subscapularis recess

Last revised by Craig Hacking ◉ ◈ on 28 Dec 2020

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Citation:

Goel A, Hacking C, Knipe H, Subscapularis recess. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-44950

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-44950

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/44950

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44950

Article created:

9 May 2016, Ayush Goel ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was created Ayush Goel had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

28 Dec 2020, Craig Hacking ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was last revised Craig Hacking had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

4 times, by 3 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Musculoskeletal

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Synonyms:

Superior subscapularis recess
Subscapularis bursa

The subscapularis recess, also known as the superior subscapularis recess or subscapularis bursa, is a normal extension of the glenohumeral joint capsule in between the superior and middle glenohumeral ligaments.

Radiographic features

MRI

On sagittal oblique sequences and when distended with fluid, it may form a saddlebag-like appearance by hanging over the subscapularis tendon, inferior to the coracoid process.

Differential diagnosis

subcoracoid bursa
- does not communicate with the glenohumeral joint
- has a more caudal extent

References

Related articles: Anatomy: Upper limb

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Figure 2: shoulder bursa (Gray's illustration)Figure 2: shoulder bursa (Gray's illustration)

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