Definition of scapula in English:

scapula

nounPlural scapulae, Plural scapulas ˈskapjʊləˈskæpjələ

Anatomy

technical term for shoulder blade
Example sentencesExamples
- The humerus articulates with the scapula (shoulder blade) at the shoulder, and with the radius and the ulna at the elbow.
- The fourth step is to emphasize the retractor muscles of the scapula and to correct any forward-head posture.
- The large trapezius muscle extends from the base of the skull to the last thoracic vertebrae, and from the spinal column to the scapulae.
- A plate of bone extending from the medial margin of the scapula to the vertebral column has been reported (Ingersoll).
- Only the coracoclavicular ligaments, coracoacromial ligament, the clavicle, and the scapula were preserved.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin, singular of Latin scapulae 'shoulder blades'.

Definition of scapula in US English:

scapula

nounˈskapyələˈskæpjələ

Anatomy

technical term for shoulder blade
Example sentencesExamples
- The humerus articulates with the scapula (shoulder blade) at the shoulder, and with the radius and the ulna at the elbow.
- The large trapezius muscle extends from the base of the skull to the last thoracic vertebrae, and from the spinal column to the scapulae.
- The fourth step is to emphasize the retractor muscles of the scapula and to correct any forward-head posture.
- A plate of bone extending from the medial margin of the scapula to the vertebral column has been reported (Ingersoll).
- Only the coracoclavicular ligaments, coracoacromial ligament, the clavicle, and the scapula were preserved.

Origin

Late 16th century: from late Latin, singular of Latin scapulae ‘shoulder blades’.

单词	scapula
释义	Definition of scapula in English: scapula nounPlural scapulae, Plural scapulas ˈskapjʊləˈskæpjələ Anatomy technical term for shoulder blade Example sentencesExamples The humerus articulates with the scapula (shoulder blade) at the shoulder, and with the radius and the ulna at the elbow. The fourth step is to emphasize the retractor muscles of the scapula and to correct any forward-head posture. The large trapezius muscle extends from the base of the skull to the last thoracic vertebrae, and from the spinal column to the scapulae. A plate of bone extending from the medial margin of the scapula to the vertebral column has been reported (Ingersoll). Only the coracoclavicular ligaments, coracoacromial ligament, the clavicle, and the scapula were preserved. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin, singular of Latin scapulae 'shoulder blades'. Definition of scapula in US English: scapula nounˈskapyələˈskæpjələ Anatomy technical term for shoulder blade Example sentencesExamples The humerus articulates with the scapula (shoulder blade) at the shoulder, and with the radius and the ulna at the elbow. The large trapezius muscle extends from the base of the skull to the last thoracic vertebrae, and from the spinal column to the scapulae. The fourth step is to emphasize the retractor muscles of the scapula and to correct any forward-head posture. A plate of bone extending from the medial margin of the scapula to the vertebral column has been reported (Ingersoll). Only the coracoclavicular ligaments, coracoacromial ligament, the clavicle, and the scapula were preserved. Origin Late 16th century: from late Latin, singular of Latin scapulae ‘shoulder blades’.
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