Scapula (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor ordered an X-ray of her scapula to determine the extent of the injury.
- Each scapula forms the posterior part of the shoulder, articulating with the humerus and clavicle.
- She was born with a condition that affected the shape of her left scapula, making it difficult to find comfortable clothing.
- The weightlifter strained a muscle near his scapula, forcing him to stop his workout.
- Anatomists use the scapula as a reference point when studying the skeletal system of the human torso.