acromiohumeral
|a-cro-mi-o-hu-mer-al|
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/əˌkroʊ.mi.oʊˈhjuː.mər.əl/
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/əˌkrəʊ.mi.əʊˈhjuː.mər.əl/
shoulder joint space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromiohumeral' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'humerus' referring to the upper arm bone.
Historical Evolution
'acromiohumeral' was derived from the combination of 'acromion' and 'humeral', eventually forming the modern English term 'acromiohumeral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the anatomical relationship between the acromion and humerus, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the acromion and the humerus, particularly the space or joint between them.
The acromiohumeral distance is crucial in diagnosing shoulder impingement.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 03:51