subscapular
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- adjective
- /ˌsʌbˈskæpjʊlər/
- Specialized
- It's possible that the poison was injected directly into the heart, be it the left axle or subscapular regions or the lungs, be it the intercostal spaces... enabling the killer to use less of a solution.
- subscapular skinfold
- tricep and subscapular
Examples
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During the same testing session, skin fold measurements were taken at the bicep, tricep, suprailiac, and subscapular sites.
Academic text (2000) -
The doctor explained that the subscapular muscles play a crucial role in shoulder stability.
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You have grade 4 posterior subscapular cataracts.
Fiction book (1999) -
Triceps and subscapular skinfolds were measured.
Academic text (2002) -
Approximately 80% of the educators assessed body composition in their students using either both the tricep and subscapular skinfold or only the tricep skinfold.
Academic text (1992) -
Cronk and Roche reported large differences between the races in triceps and subscapular skinfold measurements and expressed the need for separate sets of reference charts for blacks and whites.
Academic text (1994) -
During the surgery, the team carefully examined the subscapular arteries for any signs of damage.
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The physical therapist focused on strengthening the subscapular area to help improve his range of motion.
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Etymology
Subscapular comes from the prefix sub- 'under' and scapula 'shoulder blade'. So, it describes something that is 'below the shoulder blade', like a muscle or an artery in that area.