acromion
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acromia
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Origin of acromion
1605–15; < New Latin < Greek akrṓmion, equivalent to akro- acro- + ṓm ( os ) shoulder + -ion noun suffix
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Impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become "impinged" between boney anatomical structures of the shoulder, i.e. the coracoid as well as the acromion.
From US News ● May 11, 2016
The Tour's medical service described the injury as a right shoulder trauma and a "dislocation between the collarbone and the acromion".
From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2014
At its lateral end, the clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula, which forms the bony tip of the shoulder.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Together, the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula form a V-shaped line that serves as an important area for muscle attachment.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The fingers are now carried over the acromion, which often exhibits in the situation of its epiphysial cartilage a prominent ridge, which must not be mistaken for a fracture.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
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