Acromion
| Acromion | |
|---|---|
Left scapula, posterior view. Acromion shown in red. | |
Skeleton, posterior view. Acromion of each scapula shown in red. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | acromion |
| MeSH | D000174 |
| TA98 | A02.4.01.009 |
| TA2 | 1152 |
| FMA | 23260 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
In human anatomy, the acromion (from Greek: akros, "highest", ōmos, "shoulder", pl.: acromia) or summit of the shoulder is a bony process on the scapula (shoulder blade). Together with the coracoid process, it extends laterally over the shoulder joint. The acromion is a continuation of the scapular spine, and hooks over anteriorly. It articulates with the clavicle (collar bone) to form the acromioclavicular joint.