| scapular line | A vertical line passing through the inferior angle of the scapula. Synonym: linea scapularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| scapular notch | A notch on the superior border of the scapula through which the suprascapular nerve passes. Synonym: incisura scapulae, suprascapular notch. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapular reflex | Contraction of the upper muscles of the back by stimulation between the scapulae. Synonym: interscapular reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapular region | The area of the back corresponding to the outlines of the scapula. Synonym: regio scapularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulary | 1. A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons. The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. 2. <surgery> A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place. Origin: F. Scapulaire, LL. Scapularium, scapulare, fr. L.scapula shoulder blade. <zoology> Same as 2d and 3d Scapular. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scapulectomy | Excision of the scapula. Origin: scapula + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulet | <zoology> A secondary mouth fold developed at the base of each of the armlike lobes of the manubrium of many rhizostome medusae. Origin: Dim. Of scapula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scapulo- | <prefix> A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo-clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle. (29 Oct 1998) |
| scapuloclavicular | Synonym: acromioclavicular. Synonym: coracoclavicular. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulocostal syndrome | <syndrome> Pain of insidious development in the upper or posterior part of the shoulder radiating into the neck and occiput, down the arm, or around the chest; there may be numbness or tingling in the fingers; attributed to an alteration from the normal relationship between the scapula and posterior wall of the thorax. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulodynia | Synonym: scapulalgia. Origin: scapulo-+ G. Odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulohumeral | Relat ing to both scapula and humerus. See: glenohumeral. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulohumeral atrophy | Progressive spinal muscular atrophy beginning in the shoulder. Synonym: scapulohumeral atrophy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulohumeral muscular dystrophy | One of the less well-defined types of muscular dystrophy, probably heterogenous in nature. Onset usually in childhood or early adulthood and both sexes affected. Characterised by weakness and wasting, usually symmetrical, of the pelvic girdle muscles, the shoulder girdle muscles, or both, but not the facial muscles. Muscle pseudohypertrophy, heart involvement, and mental retardation are absent. Variable inheritance. Synonym: Leyden-Mobius muscular dystrophy, pelvofemoral muscular dystrophy, scapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scapulohumeral reflex | Contraction of muscles of the shoulder girdle and arm caused by tapping the lower part of the unilateral border of the scapula; the muscles which respond vary according to their degree of stretching at the time. Synonym: scapuloperiosteal reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |