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scapula

 

[ หˆskรฆpjสŠlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The scapula, commonly referred to as the shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular bone located on the posterior side of the thoracic region. It serves as a key structural component allowing for the attachment of muscles and facilitating movement of the arm. The scapula connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Synonyms

shoulder blade

Examples of usage

  • The scapula articulates with the humerus.
  • Injuries to the scapula can affect shoulder mobility.
  • The scapula plays a vital role in upper limb movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "scapula" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escรกpula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schulterblatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skapula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚opatka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฉ็”ฒ้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scapula

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escรกpula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skapula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๊นจ๋ผˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒูŽุชูู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lopatka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lopatka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฉ่ƒ›้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lopatica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herรฐablaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงiyin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escรกpula

Etymology

The term 'scapula' comes from the Latin word 'scapulae,' meaning 'shoulder' or 'shoulder blades.' This Latin term is a derivative of the earlier form 'scapha,' derived from the Greek 'skaphe,' meaning 'a boat' or 'hollow object,' which reflects the bone's curved shape resembling a boat. The use of the term in anatomy dates back to classical antiquity, where early anatomists and physicians described the shoulder region in their works. Over centuries, the scapula has been a significant area of study in understanding human anatomy, especially concerning shoulder mechanics and the muscle attachments that influence arm movement.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,180, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.