Schulterblatt

shoulder blade; scapula

noun SHUL-ter-blat Rare

Usage Note

Schulterblatt is the triangular flat bone at the back of the shoulder. It features in physiotherapy texts and in descriptions of posture problems. Plural: Schulterblätter. Not to be confused with Schulter (shoulder) alone.

Examples

"Die Physiotherapeutin zeigte ihm Übungen zur Entspannung des Schulterblatts."

Natural Translation

The physiotherapist showed him exercises to relax the shoulder blade.

Literal Translation

The physiotherapist showed him exercises for the relaxation of the shoulder-blade.

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