shoulder blade

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the large, flat, triangular bone in the upper back

shouldershoulder + NOUN

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blade

Examples (10)

  • The doctor examined the patient's shoulder blade for any signs of injury.
  • A sharp pain shot through his left shoulder blade during the workout.
  • She felt a dull ache in her shoulder blade after sleeping in an awkward position.
  • X-rays revealed a hairline fracture in the shoulder blade.
  • The physical therapist showed him exercises to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder blade.
  • He experienced stiffness and limited mobility due to an issue with his shoulder blade.
  • The injury to his shoulder blade required several weeks of rest.
  • Anatomically, the shoulder blade is also known as the scapula.
  • The surgeon needed to operate on the shoulder blade to correct the deformity.
  • She massaged the tense muscles near her shoulder blade to relieve the discomfort.