Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In anatomy, pertaining to the coracoid and the acromion. Also
coracacromial .
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Examples
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Instead of fulfilling its normal function of preventing displacement, the coraco-acromial arch acted as a fulcrum.
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Instead of fulfilling its normal function of preventing displacement, the coraco-acromial arch acted as a fulcrum.
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The coraco-acromial and coraco-clavicular ligaments are usually torn, and the detached fragment, along with the head of the humerus, sinks into the axilla, causing a flattening of the shoulder, and leaving a depression below the projecting acromion.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. Alexander Miles 1893
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With a midshaft fracture of the clavicle a. Blisters a. the coraco-acromial ligament is ruptured b. gas gangrene b. significant displacement of the bone ends is common c. fat embolism c. the fracture should be reduced d. ostcoarthritis d. malunion is uncommon e.
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With a midshaft fracture of the clavicle a. Blisters a. the coraco-acromial ligament is ruptured b. gas gangrene b. significant displacement of the bone ends is common c. fat embolism c. the fracture should be reduced d. ostcoarthritis d. malunion is uncommon e.
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