Coracoid process
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Goel A, Tao W, Southi J, et al. Coracoid process. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 15 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-25329
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25329
Article created:
20 Oct 2013,
Ayush Goel
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Synonyms:
- Coracoid processes
The coracoid process is a hook-like process on the superolateral edge of the scapula that projects anterolaterally.
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Gross anatomy
Attachments
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muscles:
coracobrachialis from the medial apex
short head of biceps brachii from the lateral apex
pectoralis minor from the medial and upper part
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ligaments:
coracohumeral ligament
coracoclavicular ligament
coracoacromial ligament
coracoglenoid ligament (variably present)
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fascia
coracoclavicular fascia
Variant anatomy
Related pathology
History and etymology
Coracoid is Greek for 'crow or raven' as it resembles a crow's beak.
References
- 1. Mohammed H, Skalski MR, Patel DB, Tomasian A, Schein AJ, White EA, Hatch GF, Matcuk GR. Coracoid Process: The Lighthouse of the Shoulder. (2016) Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 36 (7): 2084-2101. doi:10.1148/rg.2016160039 - Pubmed
- 2. McMinn. Lasts Anatomy Regional and Applied. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. (2003) ISBN:B0084AQDG8. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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Articles:
- Coracohumeral ligament
- Subscapularis recess
- Glenohumeral ligaments
- Coracoclavicular ligament
- Subcoracoid triangle
- Coracoclavicular joint
- Biceps tendon with accessory head
- Shoulder (superior-inferior axial view)
- Coracoclavicular bursa
- Subcoracoid triangle sign
- Scapula method
- Coracoglenoid ligament
- Subcoracoid impingement
- Clavipectoral fascia
- Acromion fracture
- Ultrasound of the shoulder
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Coracoacromial ligament
- Conoid ligament
- Tangent sign of supraspinatus muscle belly atrophy
Cases:
- Coracoid process fracture
- Metaphyseal dysplasia
- Shoulder radiograph - AP (anatomy quiz)
- Isolated coracoid process apophyseal avulsion fracture
- Shoulder - annotated x-rays
- Anatomy Quiz - Shoulder Axial View
- Avulsion fracture coracoid process
- Coracoid process avulsion fracture
- Combined fractures of the clavicle and the coracoid process
Multiple choice questions:
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skeleton of the upper limb
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- scapula
- humerus
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- ulna
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- accessory ossicles of the elbow
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accessory ossicles of the wrist (mnemonic)
- os centrale carpi
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shoulder joint
- articulations
- associated structures
- joint capsule
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- movements
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glenohumeral joint
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ligaments
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accessory muscles
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arteries
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- medial cord
- terminal branches
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