shoulder girdle

collocation in English

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shoulder
noun
uk
/ˈʃəʊl.dər/us
/ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
one of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck that join the arms to the rest of ...
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girdle
noun
uk
/ˈɡɜː.dəl/us
/ˈɡɝː.dəl/
a piece of underwear for women, worn around the waist and bottom, that stretches to shape ...
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Theshouldergirdlewas robust.
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The stegosaurianshouldergirdlewas very robust.
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Theshouldergirdleis smooth, lacking papillae.
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He suddenly feels that if he wishes he can work on his whole body in the manner that he worked on hisshouldergirdle.
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A less intrusive option is shoulder strapping, which involves the application of non-stretch tape around theshouldergirdleto maintain glenohumeral integrity.
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If theshouldergirdledescends in the antero-posterior diameter of the outlet, the anterior shoulder may become impacted behind the symphysis pubis with the arrest of any further descent.
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Theshouldergirdlewas by the describers reconstructed with a low shoulder joint.
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Most notably, theshouldergirdlewas disconnected from the skull, resulting in improved terrestrial locomotion.
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The disease frequently involves the skull and facial bones, pelvis, spine andshouldergirdle.
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Each scapulocoracoid of theshouldergirdlehas a length of 153 centimetres.
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Theshouldergirdleand forelimb structures were suggestive of digging animals.
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The mobility of theshouldergirdleis supported by a large number of muscles.
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The scapula forms the posterior (back) located part of theshouldergirdle.
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Compared to theshouldergirdle, the pelvic girdle is thus strong and rigid.
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Thisshouldergirdle(or "scapulocoracoid") stood some 2.4 meters (8 ft) tall, if placed on end.
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It is mostly protected and supported by the ribcage, spine, andshouldergirdle.
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The only bone known from theshouldergirdleis a fragment of scapula.
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Anatomically theshouldergirdlewith bones and corresponding muscles is per definition a part of the arm.
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The platypus has extra bones in theshouldergirdle, including an interclavicle, which is not found in other mammals.
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When the material described in 1985 is added, the main missing elements are theshouldergirdleand the thighbone.
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Two are known: one extending back from theshouldergirdleand another which is associated with the dorsal fin.
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Ashouldergirdleand flipper were also found but were apparently discarded at some point in the past.
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The bones include portions of the left side plastron, theshouldergirdle, and segments of a forelimb.
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This consisted of the top of the skull, as well as vertebrae, ribs, part of theshouldergirdleand armor.
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