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Acromion
Bony process on the scapula (shoulder blade) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In human anatomy, the acromion (from Greek: akros, "highest", ōmos, "shoulder", pl.: acromia) is a bony process on the scapula (shoulder blade). Together with the coracoid process, it extends laterally over the shoulder joint. The acromion is a continuation of the scapular spine, and hooks over anteriorly. It articulates with the clavicle (collar bone) to form the acromioclavicular joint.
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Acromion | |
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![]() Left scapula, posterior view. Acromion shown in red. | |
![]() Skeleton, posterior view. Acromion of each scapula shown in red. | |
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Latin | acromion |
MeSH | D000174 |
TA98 | A02.4.01.009 |
TA2 | 1152 |
FMA | 23260 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
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