If properly bandaged, the acromion becomes free of pain in a few days.    From Wordnik.com.  [On The Articulations] Reference

The acromion, in man, arises from the scapula differently from most other animals.    From Wordnik.com.  [Instruments Of Reduction] Reference

In those cases where the acromion has been torn off, the bone which is thus separated appears prominent.    From Wordnik.com.  [On The Articulations] Reference

I saw grooving of the crest of the spine, but never happened to meet with a fracture of the acromion process.    From Wordnik.com.  [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference

Words are omitted that have ambiguous or technical meanings not expressible in lay language. acromial (acromion).    From Wordnik.com.  [Surgical Anatomy] Reference

Abduction of the limb therefore brought the greater tuberosity into contact with the acromion process, and movement was checked.    From Wordnik.com.  [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference

When the acromion is torn away, the appearance is the same as in dislocation of the shoulder; but there is no impediment, except that the bone does not return to its position.    From Wordnik.com.  [Instruments Of Reduction] Reference

As is the case in all fractures of the acromion, bony union seldom takes place.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

Below, the fascia is attached to the acromion, the clavicle, and the manubrium sterni.    From Wordnik.com.  [IV. Myology. 5b. The Lateral Cervical Muscles] Reference

It articulates medially with the manubrium sterni, and laterally with the acromion of the scapula.    From Wordnik.com.  [II. Osteology. 6a. The Bones of the Upper Extremity. 1. The Clavicle] Reference

A ruler can be put straight between tip of acromion and type. lateral epicondyles of the humerus. d.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

—This ligament is a strong triangular band, extending between the coracoid process and the acromion.    From Wordnik.com.  [III. Syndesmology. 6b. Acromioclavicular Articulation] Reference

The tip of the acromion is usually employed as a fixed point in measuring the length of the upper arm.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

In man there runs from the acromion to the manubrium of the sternum a bone, the collar-bone or clavicle.    From Wordnik.com.  [Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata] Reference

Fractures of the scapula may implicate the body, the surgical neck, the acromion, or the coracoid process.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

The upper end of the diaphysis forms a projecting ridge which may be felt below and in front of the acromion.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

Measurements of the length of the limb from acromion to lateral epicondyle are rarely of any diagnostic value.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

There is a bursa (sac) between the rotator cuff and acromion that allows the muscles to glide freely when moving.    From Wordnik.com.  [toledoblade.com -- The Blade ~ Toledo Ohio] Reference

First of all we must give strong, thorough strokings with both hands from the base of the skull to the acromion processes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Massage and the Original Swedish Movements] Reference

This ligament, together with the coracoid process and the acromion, forms a vault for the protection of the head of the humerus.    From Wordnik.com.  [III. Syndesmology. 6b. Acromioclavicular Articulation] Reference

The dislocation of the head of the bone upon the upper surface of the acromion can be recognized and reduced easily by manipulation.    From Wordnik.com.  [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference

Without waiting longer, the surgeon made a straight cut downward from near the acromion through the thick fibre of the deltoid to the bone.    From Wordnik.com.  [Stories by American Authors, Volume 5] Reference

The end of the bone lies under the acromion process, in contact with the capsule of the shoulder-joint, and the acromion stands out prominently.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

The deltoid is usually atrophied, allowing the acromion, coracoid, and great tuberosity of the humerus to stand out prominently beneath the skin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

To inject iodoform, the needle is introduced either immediately outside the coracoid process, or just below the junction of the acromion process and spine of the scapula.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference

The author has in a case of osseous tumour removed the whole body of the scapula, leaving glenoid, spine, acromion and anterior margin with excellent result and a useful arm.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners] Reference

The fingers are now carried over the acromion, which often exhibits in the situation of its epiphysial cartilage a prominent ridge, which must not be mistaken for a fracture.    From Wordnik.com.  [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference