Acromioclavicular Joint (also known as Acromioclavicular Joints, Joint, Acromioclavicular): The gliding joint formed by the outer extremity of the CLAVICLE and the inner margin of the ACROMION PROCESS of the SCAPULA.

NIH MeSH · D000173Anatomy

Acromioclavicular Joint

Also known asAcromioclavicular Joints · Joint, Acromioclavicular · Joints, Acromioclavicular · Coracoacromial Ligament · Coracoacromial Ligaments · Ligament, Coracoacromial · Ligaments, Coracoacromial · Coracoacromial Arch

Definition

The gliding joint formed by the outer extremity of the CLAVICLE and the inner margin of the ACROMION PROCESS of the SCAPULA.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.583.032

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Common questions about Acromioclavicular Joint

What does Acromioclavicular Joint mean in medicine?
The gliding joint formed by the outer extremity of the CLAVICLE and the inner margin of the ACROMION PROCESS of the SCAPULA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acromioclavicular Joint known by any other names?
Yes. Acromioclavicular Joint is also referred to as Acromioclavicular Joints, Joint, Acromioclavicular, Joints, Acromioclavicular, Coracoacromial Ligament in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acromioclavicular Joint sit in the medical classification?
Acromioclavicular Joint falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.032). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000173) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗