subscapular

[ suhb-skap-yuh-ler ]

adjective

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

noun

1. a subscapular muscle, artery, etc.

subscapular

/ sʌbˈskæpjʊlə /

adjective

1. (of a muscle or artery) situated beneath the scapula

noun

1. any subscapular muscle or artery

Word History and Origins

Origin of subscapular¹

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

Example Sentences

Suprascapular with dorsal branches of subscapular; posterior scapular with costal and muscular branches of subscapular.

From Project Gutenberg

You have a slight subscapular affection, Miss Dodd: I mean, a little pain under the shoulder-blade.

From Project Gutenberg

The scapula is not in immediate contact with the ribs; the subscapular fossa is not moulded on them.

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