Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acromioclavicular joint

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.41 in modern English

Syllables: acromio-clav-ic-u-lar joint
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

22

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A joint at the top of the shoulder, the junction between the acromion and the clavicle.

Example Sentences

"He waved them up and down to show that his throwing shoulder still operates despite a sprained acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint."

Inflected Forms

acromioclavicular joints (plural)

Synonyms

AC joint

Questions

What does acromioclavicular joint mean?: A joint at the top of the shoulder, the junction between the acromion and the clavicle.

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