Shoulder blade: meaning, definitions and examples
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shoulder blade
[ ˈʃoʊldər bleɪd ]
anatomy
The shoulder blade, also known as the scapula, is a large triangular bone that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the collarbone (clavicle). It plays a crucial role in the movement of the shoulder joint and provides attachment points for various muscles that help in arm movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The shoulder blade helps in stabilizing the shoulder joint during various movements.
- Muscles attached to the shoulder blade are responsible for the motion of the arm.
Translations
Translations of the word "shoulder blade" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escápula
🇮🇳 कंधे की हड्डी
🇩🇪 Schulterblatt
🇮🇩 tulang belikat
🇺🇦 лопатка
🇵🇱 łopatka
🇯🇵 肩甲骨 (けんこうこつ)
🇫🇷 omoplate
🇪🇸 omóplato
🇹🇷 kürek kemiği
🇰🇷 견갑골 (gyeongapgol)
🇸🇦 لوح الكتف (lawh al-katif)
🇨🇿 lopatka
🇸🇰 lopatka
🇨🇳 肩胛骨 (jiānjiǎgǔ)
🇸🇮 lopatica
🇮🇸 herðablað
🇰🇿 жауырын
🇬🇪 ბეჭის ძვალი (bechis dzvali)
🇦🇿 çiyin sümüyü
🇲🇽 omóplato
Word origin
The term 'shoulder blade' originated from the Old English word 'sculdor' meaning shoulder and 'blæd' meaning flat bone. The shoulder blade has been an integral part of human anatomy since ancient times, with its importance in shoulder movement and stability well recognized by early anatomists.