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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Coracoid :: Coracoid (a.) Pertaining to a bone of the shoulder girdle in most birds, reptiles, and amphibians, which is reduced to a process of the scapula in most mammals..
Scapular :: Scapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
Subcordate :: Subcoracoid (a.) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus..
Epicleidium :: Epicleidium (n.) A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds..
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.
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade.
Prescapular :: Prescapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous.
Venter :: Venter (n.) A belly, or protuberant part; a broad surface; as, the venter of a muscle; the venter, or anterior surface, of the scapula..
Blade :: Blade (n.) The scapula or shoulder blade.
Infraspinous :: Infraspinous (a.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle..
Praesternum :: Praesternum (n.) Same as Preoral, Prepubis, Prescapula, etc..
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..
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
Supra-angular :: Supra-acromial (a.) Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion.
Substance :: Subspinous (a.) Situated beneath a spinous process, as that of the scapula; as, subspinous dislocation of the humerus..
Interscapulars :: Interscapulars (n. pl.) The interscapular feathers of a bird.
Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..
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