Scapula

usgb/ˈskæpjələ/
noun

It's a bone that connects your upper limb to your chest. It is also known as the shoulder blade.

The upper arm bone, called the humerus, fits into a socket in the scapula to create the shoulder joint.
Visual representation of "scapula" - It's a bone that connects your upper limb to your chest. It is also known as the shoulder blade.

Often appears as...

  • scapula fracture
  • scapula pain

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Medical Term

Used primarily in medical or anatomical contexts, like in biology class or when discussing injuries with a doctor.

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The X-ray showed a slight dislocation in the scapula area.
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Anatomy Specific

It refers specifically to the bone, not the surrounding muscles or the shoulder area in general.

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The massage therapist focused on the muscles around the scapula.
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Not Pluralized

The singular form 'scapula' refers to one shoulder blade, while 'scapulae' is the plural form for both.

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Both scapulae are visible in the diagram.
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