Scapula: meaning, definitions and examples
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scapula
[ หskรฆpjสlษ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น escรกpula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคงเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schulterblatt
๐ฎ๐ฉ skapula
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลopatka
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฉ็ฒ้ชจ
๐ซ๐ท scapula
๐ช๐ธ escรกpula
๐น๐ท skapula
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊นจ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ lopatka
๐ธ๐ฐ lopatka
๐จ๐ณ ่ฉ่้ชจ
๐ธ๐ฎ lopatica
๐ฎ๐ธ herรฐablaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงiyin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 20180 scapula
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- 20183 plebiscite
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