Acromion | |
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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]