Scapular region

Scapular region
Scapular Scap"u*lar, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [1913 Webster]

{Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under {pectoral}.

{Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo["o]l.), a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise. [1913 Webster]


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  • Scapular — Scap u*lar, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [1913 Webster] {Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under {pectoral}. {Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo[ o]l.), a definite… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Scapular arch — Scapular Scap u*lar, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [1913 Webster] {Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under {pectoral}. {Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo[ o]l.), a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Scapular tract — Scapular Scap u*lar, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [1913 Webster] {Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under {pectoral}. {Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo[ o]l.), a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • scapular — [skap′yə lər] adj. [ModL scapularis < L scapula, scapula (in LL, shoulder)] of the shoulder, scapula, or scapulae n. 1. a sleeveless outer garment falling from the shoulders, worn as part of a monk s habit 2. two small pieces of cloth joined… …   English World dictionary

  • region — 1. An often arbitrarily limited portion of the surface of the body. SEE ALSO: space, zone. 2. A portion of the body having a special nervous or vascular supply, or a part of an organ having a special …   Medical dictionary

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  • Circumflex scapular artery — Artery: Circumflex scapular artery The scapular and circumflex arteries. (Scapular circumflex visible at center.) …   Wikipedia

  • Artery — A vessel that carries blood that is high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body. Since blood in arteries is usually full of oxygen, the hemoglobin in the red blood cells is oxygenated. The resultant form of… …   Medical dictionary

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