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Definition of suprascapular in English:

suprascapular

adjective

Anatomy Zoology

  • Situated above, upon, or in the upper or anterior part of the scapula.

Pronunciation

suprascapular

/ˌsuːprəˈskapjʊlə/ /ˌsjuːprəˈskapjʊlə/

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Bell. From supra- + scapular, after post-classical Latin suprascapularis.