Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Situated below the acromion: as, a subacromial bursa.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Anat.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
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- adjective anatomy Below the
acromion .
Etymologies
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Examples
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It results from compression of sensitive tissues in an area on top of the shoulder called the subacromial space.
The Daily News Tribune Homepage RSS Nancy Sibley and Rhonda Earle, DAILY NEWS CORRESPO 2010
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Her injuries included a soft tissue injury to her left shoulder, resultant subacromial bursitis and ongoing pain''.
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Any restrictions in pec minor length will pull the scapula into a protracted and anterior tilted position, which has been shown to inhibit strength of the lower trapezius and decrease the width of the subacromial space.
Research Blogging - All Topics - English Mike Reinold, MikeReinold.com 2010
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These muscles are key to preserving the subacromial space while raising the arm.
The Daily News Tribune Homepage RSS Nancy Sibley and Rhonda Earle, DAILY NEWS CORRESPO 2010
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X-rays may be taken to rule out any changes in the bone contour or presence of bone spurs which may be contributing to compromise of the subacromial space.
The Daily News Tribune Homepage RSS Nancy Sibley and Rhonda Earle, DAILY NEWS CORRESPO 2010
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Rounded elevated shoulders, which is a common postural change associated with prolonged sitting, accentuates the narrowing of the subacromial space.
The Daily News Tribune Homepage RSS Nancy Sibley and Rhonda Earle, DAILY NEWS CORRESPO 2010
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Any restrictions in pec minor length will pull the scapula into a protracted and anterior tilted position, which has been shown to inhibit strength of the lower trapezius and decrease the width of the subacromial space.
Research Blogging - All Topics - English MikeReinold.com Mike Reinold 2010
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The goal of surgery is to create more room in the subacromial space by removing some of the bone of the acromian and is most commonly performed by arthroscopy.
The Daily News Tribune Homepage RSS Nancy Sibley and Rhonda Earle, DAILY NEWS CORRESPO 2010
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The subdeltoid bursa is also referred to the subacromial bursa.
We Blog A Lot 2009
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Could be a frozen shoulder but more likely a subacromial bursitis (inflammed tendon cushion under the shoulder joint).
We Blog A Lot 2009
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