Meaning Acromioclavicular joint
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Acromioclavicular joint


A gliding joint located between the acromion (a projection of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder) and the clavicle (the collar bone). It is served and supported by the capsular, superior, and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments; the articular disk; and the coracoclavicular (trapezoid and conoid) ligaments. Abbreviated AC joint.
Source: medicinenet.com

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Acromioclavicular joint


A shoulder joint that connects the clavicle to the scapula.
Source: health.harvard.edu

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Acromioclavicular joint


The acromioclavicular joint (AC joint) is the site where the collarbone connects to and struts the shoulder blade out from the body, allowing the surrounding muscle to work at their most effective ten [..]
Source: myvmc.com

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Acromioclavicular joint


The joint formed by the acromion of the scapula and the acromial extremity of the clavicle. (12 Dec 1998)
Source: mondofacto.com

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Acromioclavicular joint


Joint between the acromion process of the scapula and the middle surface of clavicle (collar bone). A lot of chiropractors and physiotherapists will use the abbreviated AC joint.
Source: s3c.com.au





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