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scapula

scapula

8 7.6
A flat triangular bone on each side of the upper back that helps form the shoulder
  • noun
  • /ˈskæpjʊlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escápula
  • The muscular bundles on the dorsal surface of the scapula are dissected to expose the desired segment of scapular bone.
  • spine of the scapula
  • left scapula
  • scapula fractures

You are transmitting so much force into your elbows doing that because you can't keep your scapula in place.

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Examples

  • I do scapula pull ups, jump up and then I just focus on engaging my scapula.

  • Phase 1: Correct scapula posture in the resting position.

    Academic text (2016)
  • So there are a lot of little scapula exercises that you do.

  • It's under the skin just shy of the scapula.

  • Patients were specifically asked to describe the pain along the superior border of the scapula in the affected shoulder.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Pain is appreciated at the upper margin of the scapula, often described as a deep ache.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Shoulder syndrome results in downward displacement of the scapula and downward and forward drop of the shoulder.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Using the SFB to facilitate ideal scapula position and muscle activation should continue.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Manual pressure applied to the posterior bodies of the scapula prevented contributions from the upper back to lumbar extension.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The scapula connects the arm to the body and helps with shoulder movement.

Synonyms

shoulder blade
vsscapula
  • Specialized
14 2.4

A flat, triangular bone on each side of the upper back that helps hold the arm

is the technical anatomical term used by doctors
shoulder bone
vsscapula
  • Specialized
1 2.5

A flat triangular bone on the upper back that connects the arm to the body

is the precise anatomical term used in medicine
scap
vsscapula
  • Archaic
9.9

A flat bone at the back of the shoulder that connects the arm to the body

is the current anatomical term used by specialists

Surface Forms

scapula singular
scapulae plural

Etymology

Scapula comes from the old Latin word scapula, which means 'shoulder' or 'shoulder blade'. So the bone's name is simply the Latin word for the part of the body where it sits.