SportsAugust 22, 2026

scapula

SKAP-yuh-luh

Definition

The technical name for the shoulder blade, a large triangular bone located on the back of the shoulder.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'scapula', meaning shoulder blade or shoulder. It entered English in the late 16th century as a medical term for this specific bone.

In the news

Brie Bella mentions breaking her scapula, which led to her taking painkillers that eventually caused the severe medical emergency she describes.

WWE Star Brie Bella Hospitalized After Scary Medical Emergency

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