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subscapular

adjective

sub·​scap·​u·​lar ˌsəb-ˈskap-yə-lər How to pronounce subscapular (audio)
: situated under the scapula
especially : of or relating to the ventral or in humans the anterior surface of the scapula

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“Subscapular.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/subscapular. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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