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acromion

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acromion /acro·mi·on/ (ah-kro´me-on) the lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder.
a·cro·mi·on (-krm-n, -n)
n.
The outer end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder, to which the collarbone is attached. Also called acromial process.
a·cromi·al adj.
acromion
[əkrō′mē·ən]
Etymology: Gk, akron + omos, shoulder
the lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder and connecting with the clavicle at a small oval surface in the middle of the spine. It gives attachment to the deltoid and trapezius muscles. Also called acromion process. Compare coracoid process. acromial, adj.
acromion
the prominence at the distal end of the spine of the scapula.


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