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ACROMION [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

The lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, projecting over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Extrémité de l'épine de l'omoplate par laquelle cette dernière s'articule avec la clavicule.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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Record 2 1977-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Mammals
DEF

A continuation of the spine of the scapula forming a projection for articulation with the clavicle in many mammals and birds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Mammifères
CONT

Un changement se produit [...] chez les mammifères, dans l'aspect de la scapula. [...]. La silhouette de l'os se transforme par suite de l'apparition, sur sa face dorsale, d'une crête dite épine scapulaire [...]. L'extrémité de l'épine fait fortement saillie et porte le nom d'acromion [...]

Spanish

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