scapular

Speech parts

1. scapular - Noun

2. scapular - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.

One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

Alt. of Scapulary

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

brachial intercostal subclavian serratus scapulary scapula pectoralis shoulder blade supraclavicular infraclavicular acromial subacromial humeral

Hypernyms

garment feather plumage plume

Phrases with the word

circumflex scapular vein ascending scapular vein descending scapular vein inferior scapular vein intercostal scapular vein lateral scapular vein

Anagrams

capsular

Examples

The Lay Carmelites of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel wear a scapular which is smaller than the shortened scapular worn by some Carmelite religious for sleeping, but still larger than the devotional scapulars. Source: Internet

The flexion synergy for the upper extremity includes scapular retraction and elevation, shoulder abduction and external rotation, elbow flexion, forearm supination, and wrist and finger flexion. Source: Internet

Their distinctive garment was a scapular of two strips of dark cloth, worn on the breast and back, and fastened at the shoulders. Source: Internet

The Lady of the Rosary, reportedly encouraged the praying of the Rosary and the wearing of the Brown scapular. Source: Internet

The special objects of attack were the traditional origin of the Carmelites and the source of their scapular. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

scapula scapulae scapulalgia scapulary scapulated scapulectomy