Scapula- acromion process

Posterior - superior view

Anterior - inferior view

Dscn0436.jpg (95877 bytes) Posterior - inferior view, anatomical position

The acromion process articulates with the distal (acromion end) of the clavicleThe acromion process of the scapula is of functional importance because it is the origin for:
1.    the deltoid muscle.
Posterior (superficial) view of deltoid origin, right side
It is also the insertion for:
1.    the trapezius muscle.
Posterior (superficial) view of trapezius insertion, right side
The above drawings of the origins and insertions might help visualize this information (red is the origin, blue the insertion).

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