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coracoid [′kȯr·ə‚kȯid] (anatomy) One of the paired bones on the posterior-ventral aspect of the pectoral girdle in vertebrates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The length of the pectoralis minor muscle was measured as the distance between the 2 landmarks: the coracoid process of the scapula and the sternum at the level of the 4th sternocostal junction. Photo: In Las Hoyas fossil (left), coracoid (c) is bird-like shoulder bone. Subsequent modifications of this technique include stabilizing the clavicle to the coracoid process with absorbable sutures or fiber wire instead of pins or screws to eliminate the risk of hardware migration and the need for later surgical removal. |
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