(n)vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery, Syn.vena scapularis dorsalis

ixodes scapularis

(n)parasitic on mice of genus Peromyscus and bites humans; principal vector for Lyme disease in eastern United States (especially New England); northern form was for a time known as Ixodes dammini (deer tick), Syn.black-legged tick

scapula

(n)either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings, Syn.shoulder bone, shoulder blade

scapular

(n)a feather covering the shoulder of a bird

scapular

(n)garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit, Syn.scapulary

scapular

(adj)relating to or near the shoulder blade

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Infrascapular

a. [ Infra + scapular. ] (Anat.) Beneath the scapula, or shoulder blade; subscapular. [ 1913 Webster ]

Interscapular

a. 1. (Anat.) Between the scapulæ or shoulder blades. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) Pertaining to the upper back, or the part between the shoulders; as, the interscapular feathers. [ 1913 Webster ]

Interscapulars

n. pl. (Zool.) The interscapular feathers of a bird. [ 1913 Webster ]

Mesoscapula

‖n. [ Meso- + scapula. ] (Anat.) A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula. [ 1913 Webster ]

Mesoscapular

a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the mesoscapula. [ 1913 Webster ]

Postscapula

‖n. [ NL. See Post-, and Scapula. ] (Anat.) The part of the scapula behind or below the spine, or mesoscapula. [ 1913 Webster ]

Postscapular

a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the postscapula; infraspinous. [ 1913 Webster ]

Praesternum

n., n., n., n., n. Same as Preoral, Prepubis, Prescapula, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Prescapula

‖n. [ NL. ] (Anat.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula. [ 1913 Webster ]

Prescapular

a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the prescapula; supraspinous. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapula

n.; pl. L. Scapulae E. Scapulas [ L. ] 1. (Anat.) The principal bone of the shoulder girdle in mammals; the shoulder blade. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) One of the plates from which the arms of a crinoid arise. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapular

a. [ Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary. ] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapular arch (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under pectoral. --
Scapular region, or
Scapular tract (Zool.), a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapular

n. (Zool.) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapulary

{ } n. [ F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade. ] 1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons. (b) The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. Addis & Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapulary

a. Same as Scapular, a. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scapulary

n. (Zool.) Same as 2d and 3d Scapular. [ 1913 Webster ]

Subscapulary

{ } a. (Anat.) Situated beneath the scapula; infrascapular; as, the subscapular muscle. [ 1913 Webster ]

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