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The bony process on the superior\/lateral region of the scapula.<\/p>\n

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Sideward extension of shoulder blade forming high point of shoulder in contact with collarbone.<\/p>\n

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The pointed top of the scapula, which forms the tip of the shoulder.<\/p>\n

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High point of the shoulder; an extension of the spinous part of the scapula.<\/p>\n

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A long, bladelike spine along the upper half of the scapula bone.<\/p>\n

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An oblong process at the top of the spine of the scapula, part of which articulates with the clavicle (collar bone) to form the acromioclavicular joint.<\/p>\n

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That part of the scapula, or shoulder blade, forming the tip of the shoulder and giving its squareness to the latter. It projects forwards from the scapula and, with the clavicle or collar-bone in front, forms a protective arch of bone over the shoulder-joint.<\/p>\n

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The lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle.<\/p>\n

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The acromion, a prominent bony projection located at the upper part of the scapula (shoulder blade), forms the articulation point with the end of the clavicle (collarbone), thus creating the acromioclavicular joint.<\/p>\n

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A bone projection located on the spine of the scapula, creating the highest point of the shoulder.<\/p>\n

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