scapulas

Meanings

• noun

  The scapulae are two flat bones in the human body, forming part of the shoulder girdle.

  - "The muscles attached to the scapula pull the arm bone in various directions."
  - "Damage to the scapula can limit the range of motion in the shoulder joint."

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Synonyms

shoulder blade

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Variants

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scapula , scapulae , scapulas , shoulder blade

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Etymology

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From Latin scapula, meaning 'shoulder blade'.

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Trivia

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1. The scapula is the only bone in the human body that directly articulates with all other bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton.

2. The scapula is the largest bone in the shoulder girdle.

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Related Concepts

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1. shoulder girdle: The shoulder girdle is the structure of bones and muscles that connects the upper limbs to the trunk of the body.

2. scapular plane: The scapular plane is a reference for the position of the scapula in relation to the thorax, and is important in understanding the mechanics of arm movement.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, scapulas were used as a form of divination. The scapulae of animals were burnt and the cracks in the bone were interpreted for signs of the future.

How to Memorize "scapulas"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the scapula as a flat bone located in the shoulder area, with muscles attached to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scapula' with the word 'shoulder blade'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scapula = Shoulder Blade' to remember the meaning of the word.

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