1. The bony process at the top of the shoulder blade that forms the highest point of the shoulder.
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The acromion is the part of the scapula that you can feel at the top of your shoulder.
• Shoulder impingement syndrome can occur when tendons become pinched under the acromion.
• The acromion articulates with the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint.
• Athletes often experience pain near the acromion due to repetitive overhead movements.
• The doctor palpated the acromion to assess the patient's shoulder mobility.