Scapular: meaning, definitions and examples

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scapular

 

[ หˆskรฆpjษ™lษ™r ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The scapular refers to the shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone located in the upper back. It connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone) and plays a crucial role in shoulder mobility and stability.

Synonyms

scapula, shoulder blade.

Examples of usage

  • The scapular helps in lifting the arm.
  • Injury to the scapular can limit arm movement.
  • The shoulder muscles attach to the scapular.
Context #2 | Adjective

anatomical position

Scapular relates to the shoulder blade area or its function. It is often used in discussions pertaining to shoulder anatomy and movements.

Synonyms

scapula-related.

Examples of usage

  • The scapular region is vital for arm elevation.
  • Scapular strength is essential for athletes.
  • She felt pain in her scapular region.

Translations

Translations of the word "scapular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escapular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅˆเคชเฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schulterblatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skapula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะฟัƒะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚opatka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฉ็”ฒ้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scapulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escapular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skapula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๊นจ๋ผˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูุชู

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› ัาฏะนะตะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒซแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงiyin sรผmรผyรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escรกpula

Etymology

The term 'scapular' originates from the Latin word 'scapula,' meaning 'shoulder.' In classical Latin, 'scapulae' (the plural form) referred to the shoulder blades themselves, reflecting the Greek origins of anatomical terminology. Over time, as medical language evolved, 'scapula' became standardized in English and other languages as a term to describe the bone structure that connects the arm to the trunk. The use of 'scapular' as an adjective to refer to anatomical aspects of the shoulder blade emerged in medical texts, emphasizing its importance in human anatomy, particularly in relation to movement and muscle attachment. The study of the scapular area has been central in fields such as orthopedics, physiotherapy, and sports medicine, where understanding the dynamics of the shoulder blade is crucial for diagnosing and treating various conditions.