Scapula

/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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Technical

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

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "scapula"
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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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Medical Term

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

Illustration for Medical Term
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.

Illustration for Anatomy Specific
The massage therapist focused on the muscles around the scapula.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Pluralized

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

Illustration for Not Pluralized
Both scapulae are visible in the diagram.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Term

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

Illustration for Medical Term
The X-ray showed a slight dislocation in the scapula area.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Anatomy Specific

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

Illustration for Anatomy Specific
The massage therapist focused on the muscles around the scapula.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Pluralized

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

Illustration for Not Pluralized
Both scapulae are visible in the diagram.
Visual representation of the word "Scapula"

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Video examples

Part Ape, Part Human:...

mandible clavicle proximal humerus scapula it's got to be this child I still didn't say anything now I put my hand on the rock and two hominid teeth fell out of the dirt on the surface into my hand and then I said something and

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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...

is out I'm spinning I'm spinning and everybody I'm spinning into infinity we're all going to spend we're all gonna stay and now the fetus still in the scapula slides down the back like the

Video examples

Part Ape, Part Human:...

mandible clavicle proximal humerus scapula it's got to be this child I still didn't say anything now I put my hand on the rock and two hominid teeth fell out of the dirt on the surface into my hand and then I said something and

Video examples

Bill T. Jones PIPE The...

is out I'm spinning I'm spinning and everybody I'm spinning into infinity we're all going to spend we're all gonna stay and now the fetus still in the scapula slides down the back like the

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Quote examples

Jake Arrieta

American Athlete

My flexibility is probably my No. 1 asset. Obviously we need to have a strong shoulder, strong scapula, strong lats, and a durable elbow to have longevity as a pitcher, but being mobile in the hips and flexible in the hamstrings takes so much pressure and stress off of my arm.
Portrait of Jake Arrieta

Quote examples

Heather Mills

British Activist

I was hospitalized five times in 2011 because of my skiing. Fracturing my left shoulder twice, snapping my anterior cruciate ligament once and smashing my scapula into five pieces.
Portrait of Heather Mills

Quote examples

Jake Arrieta

American Athlete

My flexibility is probably my No. 1 asset. Obviously we need to have a strong shoulder, strong scapula, strong lats, and a durable elbow to have longevity as a pitcher, but being mobile in the hips and flexible in the hamstrings takes so much pressure and stress off of my arm.
Portrait of Jake Arrieta

Quote examples

Heather Mills

British Activist

I was hospitalized five times in 2011 because of my skiing. Fracturing my left shoulder twice, snapping my anterior cruciate ligament once and smashing my scapula into five pieces.
Portrait of Heather Mills
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