Scapula

The scapula can be fractured in 3 different areas: the body of the scapula; the neck of the scapula or glenoid (which connects the humerus-upper arm bone-to the shoulder joint); ...
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Scapular fractures occur more often in young men aged 25-45 years because of the activities and trauma they encounter. These occur with athletic activities, motor vehicle accidents, and other forms of blunt trauma.
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The word "scapula" (with the accent on the first syllable) is a steal straight from the Latin. The Romans always employed the plural "scapulae", the shoulder blades.
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The word "scapula" (with the accent on the first syllable) is Latin. The Romans always employed the plural "scapulae", the shoulder blades.
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elephantoid fever; eleutheromania; eleutheromaniac; eleuthero-petalous; elevated hemidiaphragm; elevation; elevator; elevator disease; elevator muscle of anus; elevator muscle of prostate; elevator muscle of rib; elevator muscle of scapula; ...
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Scapular squeezes: While sitting or standing with your arms by your sides, squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold for 5 seconds.
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Skeletal abnormalities may include poorly developed scapulae (shoulder blades), sideways bent fingers (clinodactyly), clubfoot, scoliosis, and unusual neck bones.
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The upper arm bone, the humerus, is connected to the shoulder bone, the scapula, with a ball-and-socket type of joint. The shoulder's version of this joint style allows for great range of movement at the expense of some stability.
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The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is a joint in the shoulder where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). The specific part of the scapula, adjacent to the clavicle is called the acromion, hence the name AC joint.
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Shoulder muscle weakness causes deformities such as scapular winging and sloping shoulders. There is difficulty raising the arms because of shoulder and arm muscle weakness.
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The shoulder blades (scapulae) and other bones may become porous - on an x-ray they may look "moth-eaten." The foot arches become less pronounced, contributing to slight loss of height.
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In the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States, Lyme disease is carried by the Ixodes scapularis tick. On the West Coast of the United States, the tick that transmits Lyme disease is Ixodes pacificus.
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CLAVICLE - Also known as the "collar bone," it articulates with the shoulder on one end (at the acromion process of the scapula) and the sternum (breast bone) on the other.
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In the Northeast and North Central United States, the deer tick (Ioxodes scapularis) is responsible for transmission and in the Northwest, the western black-legged tick (Ioxodes pacificus) is the carrier.
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Moses MA, Sudhalter J, Langer R: Isolation and characterization of an inhibitor of neovascularization from scapular chondrocytes. J Cell Biol 119 (2): 475-82, 1992. [PUBMED Abstract] ...
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The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with three main bones: the upper arm bone (humerus), the collarbone (clavicle), and the shoulder blade (scapula). These bones are held together by muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the joint capsule.
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recurrent or with similar pain in past
occurs following meals
worsens during deep inspiration
radiating to back or below the right shoulder blade (right scapular area)
worsens after eating or drinking greasy (high fat) foods or fluids ...
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