shoulderblade

Flat triangular bone

The shoulderblade is either of two large, flat, triangular bones at the back of the shoulder, connecting the upper arm to the collarbone.

Also called the scapula.

Usually written as two words: My shoulder blade has been aching since I slept wrong.

anatomy

scapula

Posterior thoracic bone

acromionScapular apex forming shoulder's summit
glenoidShoulder's bony socket
teresRounded shoulder muscles

deltoid · trapezius · rhomboid · levator · rotator cuff · clavicle · humerus · fossa · socket · articulation

back

scapula

Posterior thoracic bone

spineColumn of vertebrae
vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
thoraxCentral body cavity

posture · alignment · upper back · musculature · tension · knots · massage · chiropractic · physiotherapy · ergonomics

bone

scapula

Posterior thoracic bone

osteologyScientific study of bones
skeletonInternal supportive framework
calciumElement twenty, builds bones

ossification · cortex · periosteum · marrow · fracture · orthopedic · X-ray · imaging · fossil · paleontology

wing

scapula

Posterior thoracic bone

featherBird's body covering
flightAerial journey by aircraft
birdFeathered flying vertebrate

pterosaur · bat · avian · soar · glide · airfoil · lift · wingspan · angel · winged

armor

pauldron

Armor for the shoulder

plateFlat dish for food
cuirassTorso-protecting plate armor
mailPostal system items

protection · knight · medieval · harness · articulated · steel · strapping · gorget

Categories

body part wordsAdam's apple, anklebone, armpit, backbone, belly button

Opposites

anterior-posterior position in the torso

shoulderbladebreastbone

Flat anterior thoracic bone

sternum · chest plate

Family

shoulder, blade, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, blades, bladed

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