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Acromion
| Acromion | |
|---|---|
 Left scapula, posterior view. Acromion shown in red. | |
 Skeleton, posterior view. Acromion of each scapula shown in red. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | acromion |
| MeSH | D000174 |
| TA98 | A02.4.01.009 |
| TA2 | 1152 |
| FMA | 23260 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
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.[1]
- ^ "Pharmacology in Medicine. 2nd ed". Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Scientific Ed.). 47 (11): 838. November 1958. doi:10.1002/jps.3030471148. ISSN 0095-9553.
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