- About the line of rotation - Forming an axis - Relating to an axis - Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or
resembling, an axis; around an axis. - Belonging to the axis of the body; as, the axial skeleton;
or to the axis of any appendage or organ; as, the axial bones.
- Scapula, ... blade - The area of the body between the neck and the top of the arm - The upper joint of the arm - The joint, or the region of the joint, by which the fore
limb is connected with the body or with the shoulder girdle; the
projection formed by the bones and muscles about that joint. - The flesh and muscles connected with the shoulder joint;
the upper part of the back; that part of the human frame on which it is
most easy to carry a heavy burden; -- often used in the plural. - Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support. - That which resembles a human shoulder, as any
protuberance or projection from the body of a thing.
- Setting agent - Setting substance - Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal
tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a
nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but
formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of
various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments,
etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water,
and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of
calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, glue, etc. It is used as food, but its
nutritious qualities are of a low order. - Same as Gelatin.