Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Lovell (?1630–1690), naturalist. From post-classical Latin subscapularis; compare -ary and earlier scapulary.
Definition of subscapulary in US English:
subscapulary
adjectiveˌsʌbˈskapjʊləri
Anatomy
= subscapular.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Lovell (?1630–1690), naturalist. From post-classical Latin subscapularis; compare -ary and earlier scapulary.