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Acromial Facet of Clavicle
Skeletal System

Acromial Facet of Clavicle

Facies articularis acromialis claviculae

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Description

The acromial facet of the clavicle is the smooth, oval, articular area found on the lateral aspect of the acromial end of the bone. It articulates with the acromion of the scapula, forming the acromioclavicular joint.

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Clavicle

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The clavicle is a bone in the shoulder girdle on each side of the body that serves to link the scapula (shoulder blade) and sternum (breastbone).

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