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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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.
Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..
Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Pertaining to the upper back, or the part between the shoulders; as, the interscapular feathers..
Subact :: Subacromial (a.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
Prescapular :: Prescapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous.
Infrascapular :: Infrascapular (a.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular..
Scapulas :: Scapulas (pl. ) of Scapul.
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..
Mesoscapula :: Mesoscapula (n.) A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.
Postscapular :: Postscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the postscapula; infraspinous.
Infraspinous :: Infraspinous (a.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle..
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) Alt. of Scapular.
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..
Mesoscapular :: Mesoscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the mesoscapula.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons..
Blade :: Blade (n.) The scapula or shoulder blade.
Interscapulars :: Interscapulars (n. pl.) The interscapular feathers of a bird.
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..
Scapulae :: Scapulae (pl. ) of Scapul.
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