scapula

(skap′yŭ-lă′)

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[L. scapula, shoulder blade]
The large, flat, triangular bone that forms the posterior part of the shoulder. It articulates with the clavicle and the humerus.
SYN: SEE: shoulder blade
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SCAPULA ; SEE: triceps

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