acromiocoracoid
|a-cro-mi-o-co-ra-coid|
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/əˌkroʊ.mi.oʊˈkɔːr.ə.kɔɪd/
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/əˌkrəʊ.mi.əʊˈkɒr.ə.kɔɪd/
anatomical connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromiocoracoid' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'korax' meaning 'raven' (referring to the shape of the coracoid process).
Historical Evolution
'acromiocoracoid' was derived from the combination of 'acromion' and 'coracoid', anatomical terms used in modern medicine.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the anatomical connection between the acromion and coracoid process, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the acromion and the coracoid process of the scapula.
The acromiocoracoid ligament connects the acromion to the coracoid process.
Last updated: 2025/04/28 02:06