subscapular

American

[suhb-skap-yuh-ler] / sʌbˈskæp yə lər /

Also subscapulary

adjective

situated beneath or on the deep surface of the scapula, as a muscle.

noun

a subscapular muscle, artery, etc.

subscapular British

/ sʌbˈskæpjʊlə /

adjective

(of a muscle or artery) situated beneath the scapula

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noun

any subscapular muscle or artery

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Etymology

Origin of subscapular

1825–35; < New Latin subscapulāris, equivalent to sub- sub- + scapulāris scapular ¹

Example Sentences

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Woodruff already had missed four months of the regular season with a subscapular strain in his shoulder.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2023

RHP Shane Bieber, out since June 14 with a right subscapular strain, is progressing.

From Fox News • Sep. 4, 2021

These muscle tendons are protected from friction against the scapula by the subacromial bursa and subscapular bursa.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The subscapular vein drains blood from the subscapular region and joins the cephalic vein to form the axillary vein.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

From his very make it is evident that, in long-continued and considerable exertion, the subscapular muscles will be liable to sprain and inflammation.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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