An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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scapula
  شانه، کتف  
šâné (#), ketf (#)
Fr.: omoplate  

A flat triangular bone a pair of which form the back part of the shoulder. Commonly known as → shoulder blade.

Etymology (EN): L. scapula “shoulder.”

Etymology (PE): Šâné, Mid.Pers. šânag “shoulder-blade.”
Ketf, loan from Ar. kataf “shoulder.”