👉 In anatomy, a suprapatellar joint is a joint located between the shoulder and the elbow. It is named after its location on the upper arm, which is not covered by the skin. The suprapatellar joint is usually referred to as the suprascapular joint because it is positioned above the supraspinatus muscle. The suprascapular joint is characterized by the presence of a bony attachment between the shoulder and the elbow, known as the suprapatellar notch