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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Interscapulars :: Interscapulars (n. pl.) The interscapular feathers of a bird.
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place..
Supra-angular :: Supra-acromial (a.) Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.
Subscribable :: Subscapulary (a.) Situated beneath the scapula; infrascapular; as, the subscapular muscle..
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
Bladebone :: Bladebone (n.) The scapula. See Blade, 4..
Mesoscapula :: Mesoscapula (n.) A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade.
Postscapular :: Postscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the postscapula; infraspinous.
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..
Substance :: Subspinous (a.) Situated beneath a spinous process, as that of the scapula; as, subspinous dislocation of the humerus..
Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..
Glenoid :: Glenoid (a.) Having the form of a smooth and shallow depression; socketlike; -- applied to several articular surfaces of bone; as, the glenoid cavity, or fossa, of the scapula, in which the head of the humerus articulates..
Subscapulary :: Subscapular (a.) Alt. of Subscapular.
Subact :: Subacromial (a.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
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..
Scapulas :: Scapulas (pl. ) of Scapul.
Infrascapular :: Infrascapular (a.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular..
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