Blade-bone is a term used to describe a bone located in the shoulder region of an animal or a human. In the case of humans, the blade-bone is commonly referred to as the scapula. However, in the case of animals, there are various synonyms used for the blade-bone such as shoulder blade, scapular bone, scapula, and wing bone. These synonyms are used interchangeably in veterinary and anatomical studies. The blade-bone plays an important role in facilitating movement of the forelimbs of animals and humans, and is commonly used in various culinary dishes as a source of meat.