scapula

• Os plat et triangulaire situé de chaque côté du haut du dos, formant une partie de la ceinture scapulaire chez l'être humain.

A noun referring to either of two flat, triangular bones located on each side of the upper back, forming part of the shoulder girdle in humans.

1. Shoulder bladeB2formalmedical

   Either of two large, flat, triangular bones located on each side of the upper back, forming part of the shoulder girdle.

   Omoplate

   • The scapula connects the humerus with the clavicle.
   • He fractured his scapula during the fall.
   • The physical therapist massaged the muscles around her scapula.

   Synonymesshoulder blade