Subacromial
noun, plural acromia
[uh-kroh-mee-uh] /əˈkroʊ mi ə/ (Show IPA). Anatomy.
1.
the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade.
noun (pl) -mia (-mɪə)
1.
the outermost edge of the spine of the shoulder blade
acromion a·cro·mi·on (ə-krō’mē-ŏn’, -ən)
n.
The outer end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder, to which the collarbone is attached. Also called acromial process.
a·cro’mi·al adj.
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