scapula

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
2 Latin

English [edit]

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Scapula

Etymology [edit]

From Late Latin scapula (“shoulder”).

Noun [edit]

scapula (plural scapulas or scapulae)

(anatomy) Either of the two large, flat, bones forming the back of the shoulder.

Synonyms [edit]

shoulder blade

Derived terms [edit]

Translations [edit]

large flat bone — see shoulder blade

Latin [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Late Latin scapula "shoulder" from Classical Latin scapulae "shoulders". Perhaps akin to Greek σκάπτω "I dig out".

Pronunciation [edit]

(Classical) IPA: /ˈska.pu.la/

Noun [edit]

scapula (genitive scapulae); f, first declension

a shoulder

Inflection [edit]

Number	Singular	Plural
nominative	scapula	scapulae
genitive	scapulae	scapulārum
dative	scapulae	scapulīs
accusative	scapulam	scapulās
ablative	scapulā	scapulīs
vocative	scapula	scapulae

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