Definition of scapula

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Scapula (n.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise.

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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..
Bladebone :: Bladebone (n.) The scapula. See Blade, 4..
Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Pertaining to the upper back, or the part between the shoulders; as, the interscapular feathers..
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..
Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Between the scapulae or shoulder blades.
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..
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place..
Subact :: Subacromial (a.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
Substance :: Subspinous (a.) Situated beneath a spinous process, as that of the scapula; as, subspinous dislocation of the humerus..
Metacromion :: Metacromion (n.) A process projecting backward and downward from the acromion of the scapula of some mammals.
Suprasphenoidal :: Suprascalpulary (a.) Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula..
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise.
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..
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Prescapular :: Prescapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous.
Epicleidium :: Epicleidium (n.) A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds..
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