either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
the shoulder bone of an animal
Large, flat, triangular bones that form the posterior shoulder girdle (one scapula is located on each side of the body). Providing mechanical structure for the upper-body. Articulates with the clavicle and humerus, enabling movement of the arms at the shoulder joints.
A large triangular flattened bone lying over the ribs, posteriorly on either side.
A large, flat, triangular bone that forms the posterior portion of the shoulder. It articulates with the clavicle (at the acromion process) and the humerus (at the glenoid).
flat bone behind the shoulder lying against the rib cage
This is a flat bone that, along with the humerus, forms the shoulder.
The scapula is the shoulder bone.