Definition of scapula

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Scapula (n.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade.

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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..
Venter :: Venter (n.) A belly, or protuberant part; a broad surface; as, the venter of a muscle; the venter, or anterior surface, of the scapula..
Interscapulars :: Interscapulars (n. pl.) The interscapular feathers of a bird.
Scapula :: Scapula (n.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise.
Mesoscapula :: Mesoscapula (n.) A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.
Interscapular :: Interscapular (a.) Pertaining to the upper back, or the part between the shoulders; as, the interscapular feathers..
Subact :: Subacromial (a.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
Subcordate :: Subcoracoid (a.) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons..
Praesternum :: Praesternum (n.) Same as Preoral, Prepubis, Prescapula, etc..
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..
Prescapular :: Prescapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous.
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
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..
Subscapulary :: Subscapular (a.) Alt. of Subscapular.
Scapulas :: Scapulas (pl. ) of Scapul.
Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..
Scapular :: Scapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
Mesoscapular :: Mesoscapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the mesoscapula.
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