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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Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Between the scapulae or shoulder blades.
Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..
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..
Praesternum :: Praesternum (n.) Same as Preoral, Prepubis, Prescapula, etc..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place..
Mesoscapular :: Mesoscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the mesoscapula.
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, 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..
Interscapulars :: Interscapulars (n. pl.) The interscapular feathers of a bird.
Suprasphenoidal :: Suprascalpulary (a.) Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula..
Epicleidium :: Epicleidium (n.) A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds..
Postscapula :: Postscapula (n.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula..
Subscribable :: Subscapulary (a.) Situated beneath the scapula; infrascapular; as, the subscapular muscle..
Subcordate :: Subcoracoid (a.) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus..
Scapular :: Scapular (n.) Alt. of Scapular.
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise.
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..
Postscapular :: Postscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the postscapula; infraspinous.
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade.
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