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acromion
 

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Noun acromion has 1 sense
  1. 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

  1. Noun: The acromion is an important anatomical structure providing attachment for various muscles and ligaments, and helping to stabilize the shoulder joint.
  2. 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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