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scapula

noun (a scapula, scapulae or scapulas)

«scapula» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The scapula is the shoulder blade, a flat triangle-shaped bone at the top of your back. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about the skeleton, the scapula joins the arm bone (humerus) to the collarbone (clavicle). Phrases: shoulder blade.

Examples

The scapula is also called the shoulder blade. tree →
Your scapula moves when you lift your arm. tree →
We found the scapula on the skeleton model. tree →
He broke his scapula falling off his bike. tree →
The scapula is flat and triangle-shaped. tree →
Muscles attach to the scapula. tree →

Note

Plural: scapulae (Latin) or scapulas. Say SKAP-yoo-luh.

On Mova

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