scapula

scap·u·la

noun \ˈska-pyə-lə\

plural scap·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ or scap·u·las

Definition of SCAPULA

: either of a pair of large triangular bones lying one in each dorsal lateral part of the thorax, being the principal bone of the corresponding half of the shoulder girdle, and articulating with the corresponding clavicle or coracoid —called also shoulder blade

Origin of SCAPULA

New Latin, from Latin, shoulder blade, shoulder

First Known Use: 1578