acromion

(ə krō′mē ən)

noun

the outer upper point of the shoulder blade, or scapula

Origin: Gr akrōmion < akrōmia, point of the shoulder < akros (see acro-) + ōmos, the shoulder

See acromion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. a·cro·mi·a (mē-ə)

The outer end of the scapula to which the collarbone is attached.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin acrōmion

Origin: , from Greek akrōmion

Origin: : akros, extreme; see ak- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + ōmos, shoulder

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