scapula

scap·u·la | \ ˈska-pyə-lə

plural scapulae\ ˈska-pyə-ˌlē

, -ˌlī \ or scapulas

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

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Recent Examples on the Web The Twins’ outfield depth has been tested lately as Max Kepler — who got positive results from his testing on Monday —deals with pain in his scapula and Marwin Gonzalez (abdominal/oblique) and Jake Cave (groin) are out. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, "Twins’ Byron Buxton undergoes season-ending surgery," 10 Sep. 2019 Already without Gold Glove center fielder Byron Buxton since Aug. 2, the Twins might be without Max Kepler for a while after the regular right fielder left Sunday’s 5-2 loss to Cleveland because of pain in the scapula area behind his left shoulder. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, "With Max Kepler out, Twins outfield in shambles," 9 Sep. 2019 But whose sky-scraping scapulas risked slicing off an ear? — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Who Wore the Biggest Shoulders at the 2019 Met Gala? An Investigation," 7 May 2019 That's the muscle that runs from your neck to your shoulder, and down to your scapula (shoulder blade), on each side. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Why Sara Sampaio's Dumbbell Raise Exercise Is Great for Strengthening Your Shoulders," 23 July 2018 In addition to breathing quality, this stretch helps relieve tension headaches caused by an achy neck and stiff shoulders, as well as bolstering underworked muscles around the scapula. — Philly.com, "3 exercises for beating the afternoon slump," 24 Apr. 2018 Hard to mess up a butt — just cook it slow until the scapula slides out clean. — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, "After an extensive taste test, here are the best BBQ ribs in Louisville," 29 June 2018 Then an arrow shot by a Southern Alpine archer struck the Iceman from behind, shattering his scapula and severing an artery. — Nicholas St. Fleur, New York Times, "The Final Hours of the Iceman’s Tools," 21 June 2018 Kevin’s sister, Ileen San, suffered a fractured right scapula, right hand and left wrist. — Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, "Four years after crash kills 16-year-old, vehicular manslaughter trial begins," 10 May 2018

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“Scapula.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scapula. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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scapula

noun

scap·u·la | \ ˈskap-yə-lə

plural scapulae\ -ˌlē

, -ˌlī

\ or scapulas

Medical Definition of scapula

: either of a pair of large essentially flat and triangular bones lying one in each dorsolateral part of the thorax, being the principal bone of the corresponding half of the shoulder girdle, divided on the posterior surface into the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae by an oblique transverse bony process or spine terminating in the acromion, having a hook-shaped bony coracoid process on the anterior surface of the superior border of the bone, providing articulation for the humerus, and articulating with the corresponding clavicle

— called also shoulder blade

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