coracoid process

The superior border forms a wide depression from the medial angle to the coracoid process.

The coracoid process is a hook-like bony projection from the scapula.

The coracoclavicular ligaments connect the clavicle to the coracoid process.

The coracoacromial ligament, which runs from the coracoid process to the acromion.

The tendon of insertion may extend over the coracoid process to the greater tubercle.

It is a small, rough projection superior to the glenoid cavity near the base of the coracoid process.

The coracoid process is palpable just below the lateral end of the clavicle (collar bone).

Laterally, it is very thick and dense, and is attached to the coracoid process.

It is the location through which the cephalic vein passes and where the coracoid process is most easily palpable.

The coracobrachialis is the smallest of the three muscles that attach to the coracoid process of the scapula.

Its origins are ribs three-five, and its insertion is the coracoid process of the scapula.

One anteriorly, below the coracoid process, establishes a communication between the joint and a bursa beneath the tendon of the Subscapularis.

The Coracoacromial Ligament is a strong triangular band, extending between the coracoid process and the acromion.

This ligament, together with the coracoid process and the acromion, forms a vault for the protection of the head of the humerus.

The Coracoclavicular Ligament serves to connect the clavicle with the coracoid process of the scapula.

Example of this is the coracoid process of scapula which has been fused in humans but separate in four legged animals.

The coronoid process of the ulna should not be confused with the similar sounding coracoid process of the scapula.

Further, an epiphysial plate appears for the lower part of the glenoid cavity, and the tip of the coracoid process frequently has a separate nucleus.

It is attached, below, to the upper surface of the coracoid process; above, to the oblique ridge on the under surface of the clavicle.

At its lateral part is a deep, semicircular notch, the scapular notch, formed partly by the base of the coracoid process.

The epiphyses, carpal bones, coracoid process, medial border of the scapula, and acromion are still cartilaginous.

In attaching to the coracoid process, the pectoralis minor forms a 'bridge' - structures passing into the upper limb from the thorax will pass directly underneath.

The superior border is the shortest and thinnest; it is concave, and extends from the medial angle to the base of the coracoid process.

Reptiles, birds, and frogs (but not salamanders) also possess a bone by this name, but is not homologous with the coracoid process of mammals.

The monophyly of the group is debated, although several synapomorphies characterize the clade, including extremely slender limbs, a compact carpus and an elongate coracoid process.