acromion

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Noun acromion has 1 sense

acromion, acromial process - the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
--₁ is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage
--₁ is a part of scapula, shoulder blade, shoulder bone

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Term: acromion

Description

The acromion is a bony process of the scapula (shoulder blade) that extends laterally over the shoulder joint. It forms the highest point of the shoulder.

Senses and Usages

Noun: The acromion is an important anatomical structure providing attachment for various muscles and ligaments, and helping to stabilize the shoulder joint.
Noun: In the medical field, the term "acromion" is often used to refer specifically to the acromion bone or its associated conditions, such as acromionitis or acromion fracture.

Sample Sentences

The deltoid muscle attaches to the acromion.
He suffered from acromionitis, an inflammation of the acromion.
The acromion fracture was caused by a sports injury.

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