Definition of scapula

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Scapula (n.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade.

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Clavicle :: Clavicle (n.) The collar bone, which is joined at one end to the scapula, or shoulder blade, and at the other to the sternum, or breastbone. In man each clavicle is shaped like the letter /, and is situated just above the first rib on either side of the neck. In birds the two clavicles are united ventrally, forming the merrythought, or wishbone..
Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Between the scapulae or shoulder blades.
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) Alt. of Scapular.
Suprastapedial :: Supraspinous (a.) Situated above a spine or spines; especially, situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the neural spines of the vertebral column, or above, or in front of, the spine of the scapula..
Supra-angular :: Supra-acromial (a.) Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.
Bladebone :: Bladebone (n.) The scapula. See Blade, 4..
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons..
Scapulae :: Scapulae (pl. ) of Scapul.
Scapulo- :: Scapulo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo-clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle..
Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..
Subcordate :: Subcoracoid (a.) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus..
Scapulas :: Scapulas (pl. ) of Scapul.
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
Suprasphenoidal :: Suprascalpulary (a.) Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula..
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (a.) Same as Scapular, a..
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