Shoulder

For the semantic relationship with KNEE, see Chapter 1.5.8.4 (#436 PTB *put-s ⪤ *pit-s KNEE).

Note also the semantic connection between SHOULDER and the adjoining NECK. #563 PTB *m/p-lyaŋ SHOULDER is probably related to #479 PTB *g/m-liŋ NECK.

Some words for SHOULDER are derived from roots meaning CONVEX, as WB paʼ khûm.

Note the general proliferation of etyma for SHOULDER with labial initials.

Note the striking similarity between the Lahu form làʔ-qá-pɨ and Qiang (Taoping) lɑ³¹ χɑ⁵⁵ pi³³, both meaning ‘shoulder’ and both tagged as #695 PTB *lak HAND/LIMB + #1278 PTB *s-ka(ː)k FORK / BRANCH / CROTCH + #276 PTB *(p/b)i ROUNDED PART / NIPPLE / FOREHEAD / SHOULDER.