1) Acromial process 2) Appendage 3) Outgrowth 4) Process
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In human anatomy, the acromion (from Greek: akros, `highest`, ōmos, `shoulder`, plural: 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 (...
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• (n.) The outer extremity of the shoulder blade.
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(from the article `scapula`) ...spine, which divides the bone into two concave areas, the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae. The spine and fossae give attachment to muscles ...
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<anatomy> The lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(ә-kro´me-әn) the lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder. adj., acro´mial., adj.
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the roof, or highest point, of the shoulder that is formed by a part of the scapula, or shoulder blade.
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Bony prominence above the shoulder; the lateral end of the spine of the scapula
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A·cro'mi·on noun [ Greek ...;
'a`kros extreme + ... shoulder: confer French
acromion .]
(Anat.) The outer extremity of the shoulder blade.
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The outer end of the shoulder blade.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-krō′mē-on Definitions: 1. The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula that projects as a broad flattened process overhanging the glenoid fossa; it articulates with the clavicle and gives attachment to part of the deltoid muscles. Its lateral border is a palpable landmark ('the point of the shou...
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Acromion: The projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the shoulder. The acromion is part of the scapula. It protrudes laterally (away from the midline) and is triangular in shape. The top of the shoulder is acromial. The word 'acromion' comes from the Greek 'akron', peak + 'omos', shoulder = the peak of the shoulder.
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The acromion is the lateral projection from the spine of the scapula. The plough blade-like projection serves as a site of attachment for both the trapezius and deltoid muscles, which assist in giving the shoulder its strength during flexion.
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n] - the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
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acromion, acromial The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, projecting over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder.
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acron, summit + omos, shoulder.
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acromial process noun the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
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Greek akros = summit (cf. Acropolis) and omos = shoulder, hence, the tip of the shoulder.
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the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade. See diag. under
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Bony process of the scapula which forms the outer angle of the shoulder.
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[Difficult words] the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
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[Obscure words] the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
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