scapula

/'skæpjulə/

Thân thiện

A student points to the scapula on a human anatomy chart.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flat, triangular bone: The scapula is either of two flat triangular bones, one on each side of the shoulder in human beings. It forms the back part of the shoulder girdle.

Usage

• The scapula is a key bone that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the collarbone (clavicle).
• It provides attachment points for many muscles that move the arm and shoulder.
• In common language, it is often called the shoulder blade.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The athlete felt a sharp pain in his right scapula after the fall.
  • An X-ray confirmed there was no fracture to the scapula.
  • The scapula has a prominent ridge called the spine.

Advanced Usage

• "Scapular" (adjective): Relating to the scapula.
  • The patient underwent scapular muscle strengthening exercises.
• "Scapular winging": A medical condition where the scapula protrudes abnormally from the back.
  • Nerve damage can lead to scapular winging.

Variants and Related Words

• Scapulae: The plural form of scapula.
  • The skeletons showed well-preserved scapulae.
• Shoulder blade: The common, non-medical term for the scapula.
  • He massaged the area around her shoulder blade.

Synonyms

• Shoulder bone: A less precise synonym.
• Omoplate: An older or less common term for the scapula.

Related Phrases

• Scapular region: The anatomical area of the back containing the scapula.
  • The rash was localized to the scapular region.
• Scapular notch: A specific groove or indentation on the scapula.
  • The suprascapular nerve passes through the scapular notch.

Học thuật

Noun

1. either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• shoulder blade
• shoulder bone