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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Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Between the scapulae or shoulder blades.
Blade :: Blade (n.) The scapula or shoulder blade.
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..
Omo- :: Omo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the shoulder or the scapula..
Supra-angular :: Supra-acromial (a.) Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.
Prescapular :: Prescapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous.
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) Alt. of Scapular.
Infrascapular :: Infrascapular (a.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular..
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.
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..
Opisthomi :: Opisthomi (n. pl.) An order of eellike fishes having the scapular arch attached to the vertebrae, but not connected with the skull..
Scapular :: Scapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
Substance :: Subspinous (a.) Situated beneath a spinous process, as that of the scapula; as, subspinous dislocation of the humerus..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place..
Bladebone :: Bladebone (n.) The scapula. See Blade, 4..
Scapulae :: Scapulae (pl. ) of Scapul.
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, 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.
Subscribable :: Subscapulary (a.) Situated beneath the scapula; infrascapular; as, the subscapular muscle..
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..
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