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the form of a smooth and shallow depression; sockas, the glenoid cavity, or fossa, of the scapula, in which the head of the humerus articulates.

Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; the infraspinate muscle.

A process projecting backward and downward from the acromion of the scapula of some mammals.

ing form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the shoulder or the scapula.

The shoulder blade, or scapula.

An order of eellike fishes having the scapular arch attached to the vertebræ, but not connected with the skull.

the fore limbs are articulated; the shoulder girdle. In man it consists of two bones, the scapula and clavicle, on each side. -- Pectorial cross (Eccl.), a cross worn on the breast by bishops and abbots, and sometimes also by canons. -- Pectorial fins, or Pectorials (Zoöl.), fins situated on the sides, behind the gil…

A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo- clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle.

er blade (Anat.), the flat bone of the shoulder, to which the humerus is articulated; the scapula. -- Shoulder block (Naut.), a block with a projection, or shoulder, near the upper end, so that it can rest against a spar without jamming the rope. -- Shoulder clapper, one who claps another on the shoulder, or who uses…

anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular.

Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.

Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus.

b paradise bird (Zoöl.), a bird of paradise (Paradisæa, or Lophorina, superba) having the scapulars erectile, and forming a large ornamental tuft on each shoulder, and a large gorget of brilliant feathers on the breast. The color is deep violet, or nearly black, with brilliant green reflections. The gorget is bright me…

Situated above the acromial process of the scapula.

Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula.

of, the neural spines of the vertebral column, or above, or in front of, the spine of the scapula.

together to form nests. The common Indian species are O. longicauda, which has the back, scapulars, and upper tail coverts yellowish green, and the under parts white; and the golden-headed tailor bird (O. coronatus), which has the top of the head golden yellow and the back and wings pale olive-green.…

art; a broad surface; as, the venter of a muscle; the venter, or anterior surface, of the scapula.