acromion
noun
the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade.
subacromial
-
a word derived from
acromion.
Example Sentences
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These muscle tendons are protected from friction against the scapula by the subacromial bursa and subscapular bursa.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Two bursae, the subacromial bursa and the subscapular bursa, help to prevent friction between the rotator cuff muscle tendons and the scapula as these tendons cross the glenohumeral joint.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
