skin of scapula region

The skin of the scapula region is the integument overlying the posterior shoulder blade, consisting of epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

It covers the posterior aspect of the scapula and surrounding shoulder region in the upper back.

It provides protection from environmental exposure, sensory feedback, and thermoregulation over the shoulder blade and related musculature.

It is innervated by branches of the dorsal scapular nerve, spinal accessory nerve, and supplied by branches of the transverse cervical and suprascapular arteries.

It is vulnerable to pressure injuries in bedridden patients; surgical approaches to the scapula require careful skin handling to avoid sensory complications.