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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 ]

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 ]

{ } 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 ]

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

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

n. [ Dim. of scapula. ] (Zool.) A secondary mouth fold developed at the base of each of the armlike lobes of the manubrium of many rhizostome medusae. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]