winged scapula

scapula

 [skap´u-lah] (L.)

the flat triangular bone in the back of the shoulder. See anatomic Table of Bones in the Appendices.

winged scapula one having a prominent vertebral border usually owing to weakness of one of the muscles holding the scapula in place.

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winged scap·u·la

condition wherein the medial border of the scapula protrudes away from the thorax; the protrusion is posterior and lateral, as the scapula rotates out; most commonly caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle.

Synonym(s): scapula alata

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wing·ed scap·u·la

(wingd skap'yū-lă)

Condition in which the medial border of the scapula protrudes away from the thorax; the protrusion is posterior and lateral, as the scapula rotates out; caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle.
Synonym(s): scapula alata.

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