shoulder blade

• Hueso plano y triangular situado en la parte superior de la espalda, que forma parte de la cintura escapular y conecta el húmero con la clavícula.

Either of the two large, flat, triangular bones located on the upper back, forming part of the shoulder girdle and connecting the upper arm bone to the collarbone.

1. Anatomical boneB2formal

   Either of the two large, flat, triangular bones forming the back part of the shoulder.

   omóplato

   • The doctor examined the patient's shoulder blade for any fractures.
   • He felt a sharp pain between his shoulder blades after lifting the heavy box.
   • The shoulder blade connects the upper arm bone to the collarbone.