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.
Scapulas :: Scapulas (pl. ) of Scapul.
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
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..
Supra-angular :: Supra-acromial (a.) Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.
Bladebone :: Bladebone (n.) The scapula. See Blade, 4..
Substance :: Subspinous (a.) Situated beneath a spinous process, as that of the scapula; as, subspinous dislocation of the humerus..
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..
Suprasphenoidal :: Suprascalpulary (a.) Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula..
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..
Infrascapular :: Infrascapular (a.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular..
Mesoscapular :: Mesoscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the mesoscapula.
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons..
Subcordate :: Subcoracoid (a.) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus..
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) Alt. of Scapular.
Omo- :: Omo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the shoulder or 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.
Infraspinous :: Infraspinous (a.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place..
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