noun
- either of the two flat triangular bones that form the back part of the shoulder; shoulder blade
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s injured scapula after the fall.
- She felt pain between her shoulder blades near the scapula.
- The physical therapist worked on strengthening the muscles around the scapula.
- An X-ray revealed a fracture in the left scapula.
- The scapula connects the upper arm bone to the collarbone.
- Proper posture helps prevent tension around the scapula.