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acromioclavicular

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acromioclavicular /acro·mio·cla·vic·u·lar/ (ah-kro″me-o-klah-vik´u-ler) pertaining to the acromion and clavicle.
a·cro·mi·o·cla·vic·u·lar (-krm--kl-vky-lr)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the acromion and the clavicle.
2. Of or relating to the articulation between the clavicle and the scapula and its ligaments.
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As originally described by O'Brien et al (1998), this test (termed the active compression test) was developed as a diagnostic tool for both labral and acromioclavicular (AC) joint problems, and involves maintaining two shoulder positions against a downward force.
An evaluation of the anatomic basis of the O'Brien active compression ... by Green, R.A.; Taylor, N.F.; Mirkovic, M.; Perrott, M. / New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
Whilst the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints were included for treatment in the intervention group, I note that the scapulothoracic component was not included.
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