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acromion
This term is a specialized anatomical noun used primarily in medical, surgical, and orthopedic contexts. It describes a specific structural landmark of the scapula, and its usage is almost exclusively restricted to professional clinical descriptions or academic texts regarding human anatomy.
Because it refers to a specific, singular anatomical structure within the skeletal system, it is typically treated as a countable noun in a clinical setting when referring to the acromion of different patients or the left and right sides of a single body.
Meanings
Examples
The acromion is the lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.
I can feel a slight tenderness right over the acromion.
The surgeon carefully identified the acromion before proceeding with the repair.
Does the pain radiate from the acromion down your arm?
The acromion articulates with the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint.
He wondered if the impingement was caused by a hooked shape of the acromion.
The deltoid muscle originates from the lateral border of the acromion.
The X-ray shows a clear fracture of the acromion process.