acro·mi·on
| \ ə-ˈkrō-mē-ˌän, -ən
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Medical Definition of acromion
: 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 4 Mar. 2021.
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