In human anatomy, the
acromion (from Greek: akros, "highest", ōmos, "shoulder", plural: acromia) is a bony process on the scapula
Kaynak: AcromionThe
acromion: The
acromion forms the summit of the shoulder, and is a large, somewhat triangular or oblong process, flattened from behind
Kaynak: ScapulaIt is the junction between the
acromion (part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder) and the clavicle
Kaynak: Acromioclavicular jointPointing laterally forward, it, together with the
acromion , serves to stabilize the shoulder joint . It is palpable in the deltopectoral
Kaynak: Coracoid processAt its lateral end it articulates with the
acromion of the scapula (shoulder blade) at the acromioclavicular joint . It has a rounded
Kaynak: ClavicleThey cushion and protect the rotator cuff from the bony arch of the
acromion. Medical problems: Shoulder problems. Shoulder problems including
Kaynak: ShoulderThe Coracoacromial Ligament is a strong triangular band, extending between the coracoid process and the
acromion . of the
acromion just
Kaynak: Coracoacromial ligamentTo stop this compressing against the undersurface of the
acromion the humeral head and injuring the supraspinatus tendon , there is a
Kaynak: Deltoid muscleAcromioplasty is an arthroscopic surgical procedure of the
acromion . (
acromion ) that is in contact with a tendon causing, by friction,
Kaynak: AcromioplastyThe subacromial bursa is the synovial membrane located just below the
acromion . The capsule extends above the humeral head to form a bursa
Kaynak: Subacromial bursaof the lower part of the Trapezius glides, and, gradually becoming more elevated, ends in the
acromion , which overhangs the shoulder-joint .
Kaynak: Spine of scapulaAcromioclavicular separation occurs as a result of a downward force being applied to the superior part of the
acromion, either by
Kaynak: Separated shoulderrotator cuff, not the muscles, are most commonly involved and of the four, the supraspinatus most frequently, as it passes below the
acromion .
Kaynak: Rotator cuff tearThe scapula is ossified from 7 or more centers: one for the body, two for the coracoid process, two for the
acromion , one for the
Kaynak: Ossification of scapulatendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage beneath the
acromion .
Kaynak: Impingement syndromesubacromial bursa (between joint capsule and
acromion of scapula) and the subscapular bursa (between joint capsule and tendon of
Kaynak: Glenohumeral jointThe
acromion echo extinction disappears and the wheel-like figure with almost concentric projection of the deltoid muscle, supraspinatus
Kaynak: Rotator cuffThe acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the
acromion (part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder) and
Kaynak: Shoulder problemrotator cuff) from the overlying coraco-acromial ligament,
acromion, coracoid (the acromial arch) and from the deep surface of the deltoid muscle.
Kaynak: Subacromial bursitis