interscapularregion
nounUK /ˌɪntəˌskæpjʊlə ˈriːdʒən/
US /ˌɪntərˌskæpjələr ˈriːdʒən/
The area on your back between your shoulder blades.
The doctor pressed gently on the interscapular region to check for muscle tension.
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2. In anatomy, the space or zone lying between the two scapulae on the posterior trunk.
Pain in the interscapular region can sometimes signal a problem with the spine.
3. A clinical term used when describing the location of rashes, lesions, or tenderness on the upper back.
The rash spread across the interscapular region but spared the arms.
4. A reference point in physical therapy for assessing posture and shoulder mechanics.
The therapist noted tightness in the interscapular region during the posture exam.