scapula
noun
scap·u·la
ˈska-pyə-lə 
plural scapulae
ˈska-pyə-ˌlē
-ˌlī
or scapulas
-ˌlī
or scapulas
: either of a pair of large triangular bones lying one in each dorsal lateral part of the thorax, being the principal bone of the corresponding half of the shoulder girdle, and articulating with the corresponding clavicle or coracoid
called also shoulder blade
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Outlets report that authorities found five types of human bones put up for sale on the website, including two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, a human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Schopper's store was allegedly selling two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, a human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
According to police reports cited by FOX 35 Orlando, the items included skull fragments, a clavicle, scapula, ribs, vertebrae, and a partial skull, with prices ranging from $35 to $850.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The Orange City business, Wicked Wonderland, was selling on its website two human skulls for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, according to authorities.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Schopper's store was allegedly selling two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, a human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, the affidavit said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
According to police reports cited by FOX 35 Orlando, the items included skull fragments, a clavicle, scapula, ribs, vertebrae, and a partial skull, with prices ranging from $35 to $850.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The Orange City business, Wicked Wonderland, was selling on its website two human skulls for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, according to authorities.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Scapula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scapula. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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scapula
noun
scap·u·la
ˈskap-yə-lə
: either of a pair of large essentially flat and triangular bones lying one in each dorsolateral part of the thorax, being the principal bone of the corresponding half of the shoulder girdle, divided on the posterior surface into the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae by an oblique transverse bony process or spine terminating in the acromion, having a hook-shaped bony coracoid process on the anterior surface of the superior border of the bone, providing articulation for the humerus, and articulating with the corresponding clavicle
called also shoulder blade
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