Definitions for scapula

scapula scap·u·la

Spelling: [skap-yuh-luh]
IPA: /ˈskæp yə lə/

Scapula is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 157 anagrams from letters in scapula (aaclpsu).

Definitions for scapula

noun

  1. Anatomy. either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade.
  2. Zoology. a dorsal bone of the pectoral girdle.

Origin of scapula

1570-80; Latin: shoulder

Examples for scapula

There are no clavicles, but the scapula and humerus are well developed.

In the Chelonia the scapula and precoracoid are ossified continuously.

The furcula is large, and the scapula has a well developed acromion.

scapula with the acromion coinciding with its anterior edge.

The scapula has a very characteristic form in these animals.

Therefore the corresponding element in Dipnoi must be the scapula.

The scapula has been specially compared with that of the Camel.

I had the satisfaction to find the other scapula, which had remained not far off.

The scapula and humerus are like those of semijunctus in form.

The dorsal bone is the ilium and corresponds to the scapula.

Word Value for scapula
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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