acromion
noun
acro·mi·on
ə-ˈkrō-mē-ˌän, -ən 
: the outer end of the spine of the scapula that protects the glenoid cavity, forms the outer angle of the shoulder, and articulates with the clavicle
called also acromial process, acromion process
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“Acromion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acromion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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