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• Scapula

  noun, plural scapulas, scapulae [skap-yuh-lee] /ˈskæp yəˌli/ (Show IPA) 1. Anatomy. either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade. 2. Zoology. a dorsal bone of the pectoral girdle. noun (pl) -lae (-liː), -las 1. either of two large flat triangular bones, one on each side […]

• Scapula alata

  scapula alata scapula a·la·ta (ā-lā’tə) n. See winged scapula.

• Scapular

  adjective 1. of or relating to the shoulders or the scapula or scapulae. noun 1. Ecclesiastical. a loose, sleeveless monastic garment, hanging from the shoulders. 2. two small pieces of woolen cloth, joined by strings passing over the shoulders, worn under the ordinary clothing as a badge of affiliation with a religious order, a token […]

• Scapulary

  adjective 1. scapular1 . noun, plural scapularies. 2. Surgery. a shoulder dressing that keeps the shoulder or another bandage in place.

• Scapulectomy

  scapulectomy scap·u·lec·to·my (skāp’yə-lěk’tə-mē) n. Surgical removal of the scapula.

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