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In human anatomy, the acromion (from Greek: akros, "highest", ōmos, "shoulder", pl.: acromia) 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.
The muscles that are attached are: Pectoralis Minor, Coracobrachialis, and Biceps Brachii. In addition, this structure attaches all the tendons and ligaments together. There are two purposes for this structure: it is the primary hold by which the clavicle is joined to the scapula and alongside the acromion and coraco-acromial tendon, it shapes ...
Three bones shown are acromion (top) and coracoid process (center) of scapula, and humerus (left). Diagram of the human shoulder joint, front view Diagram of the human shoulder joint, back view
The bone or other structure the muscle is attached to that remains immobile during the action. The term "bone" is omitted from bone names. Insertion The attachment point of the muscle, on a bone or otherwise, that moves during the action. Artery The artery which supplies the muscle with blood. The term "artery" is included to avoid confusing ...
The greater tubercle of the humerus is the outward part the upper end of that bone, adjacent to the large rounded prominence of the humerus head. It provides attachment points for the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles, three of the four muscles of the rotator cuff, a muscle group that stabilizes the shoulder joint.
It is attached, by its apex, to the summit of the acromion just in front of the articular surface for the clavicle; and by its broad base to the whole length of the lateral border of the coracoid process. [2] This ligament, together with the coracoid process and the acromion, forms a vault for the protection of the head of the humerus.
The biceps or biceps brachii (Latin: musculus biceps brachii, "two-headed muscle of the arm") is a large muscle that lies on the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. Both heads of the muscle arise on the scapula and join to form a single muscle belly which is attached to the upper forearm.
Middle and inferior fibres of trapezius muscle, and deltoid muscle, attached to the deltoid tubercle. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The deltoid tubercle marks the beginning of attachment of deltoid muscle. [ 1 ]