Definition of Metacromion. Meaning of Metacromion. Synonyms of Metacromion

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Definition of Metacromion

Metacromion
Metacromion Met`a*cro"mi*on, n. [NL.] (Anat.) A process projecting backward and downward from the acromion of the scapula of some mammals.

Meaning of Metacromion from wikipedia

- neural spines of the cervical vertebrae and its insertion is in the metacromion process and fascia of the clavotrapezius. Its action is to draw the sca****...
- spine, and terminates in a well-developed acromion and a less-developed metacromion. Both this feature and the size of the glenoid fossa are more similar...
- adapted; the sca**** has a prominent spine and a stout acromion and metacromion; and the carpal bones and tarsal bones are narrow, but not dolichopodous...
- tall and narrow, with a small apophysis of the acromion and a large metacromion. The humerus was very stout in the proximal region, with two low tuberosities;...