What it means
The acromion, also called the acromion process, is the flat, bony point you can feel at the top outer edge of the shoulder. It joins the collarbone there.
For the nurse
It is the landmark for a deltoid intramuscular injection: give the injection in the thickest part of the muscle, about 2 to 3 finger widths below the acromion and above the armpit.
At a glance
| Spanish | acromion |
|---|---|
| Also written | acromion process |
Related terms
intramuscular
Into a muscle; used for a drug given by injection into muscle tissue.
musculoskeletal
Having to do with the muscles, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments.