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winged scapula
TranslationsEncyclopediaSeescapulawinged scapula
scapula [skap´u-lah] (L.) the flat triangular bone in the back of the shoulder. See anatomic Table of Bones in the Appendices.winged scapula one having a prominent vertebral border usually owing to weakness of one of the muscles holding the scapula in place.winged scap·u·lacondition wherein the medial border of the scapula protrudes away from the thorax; the protrusion is posterior and lateral, as the scapula rotates out; most commonly caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle. Synonym(s): scapula alatawing·ed scap·u·la (wingd skap'yū-lă) Condition in which the medial border of the scapula protrudes away from the thorax; the protrusion is posterior and lateral, as the scapula rotates out; caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle.
Synonym(s): scapula alata. |