noun
scapula
Scapula (noun) means Either of the two flat, triangular bones that form the back of the shoulder; the shoulder blade. Example: “The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his scapula.”
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Either of the two flat, triangular bones that form the back of the shoulder; the shoulder blade.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his scapula."
How to use scapula
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical name for the shoulder blade.
Common pairings
fractured scapula
scapula muscles
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Word forms
- Plural
- scapulae, scapulas, scapulæ
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Etymology
From Late Latin scapula, meaning "shoulder."
Synonyms
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shoulder bone
shoulder blade
Rhymes for scapula
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What does “scapula” mean?
The word “scapula” means either of the two flat, triangular bones that form the back of the shoulder; the shoulder blade. In plain terms, the medical name for the shoulder blade.
How do you use “scapula” in a sentence?
Here is “scapula” used in a sentence: “The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his scapula.”
What part of speech is “scapula”?
“Scapula” is a noun.
Where does the word “scapula” come from?
The word “scapula” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin scapula, meaning "shoulder.".
