the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade

(G. akron, tip, + omos, shoulder). The tip of the shoulder.

the roof, or highest point, of the shoulder that is formed by a part of the scapula, or shoulder blade.

The lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle

Greek akros = summit (cf. Acropolis) and omos = shoulder, hence, the tip of the shoulder.

A portion of the shoulder blade (scapula) that overhangs the rotator cuff and humerus (upper arm bone).

the most superior and lateral part of the scapula; the supraspinatus tendon (one of the rotator cuff muscles) passes underneath the acromion before attaching to the humerus. In some cases, a malshaped acromion may lead to shoulder impingement.

A continuation of the scapular spine that projects above the capsule of the scapulohumeral joint.

The acromion process, or simply the acromion, is an anatomical feature on the scapula.