coracoid process
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The coracoid process is an anatomical feature of the scapula, commonly known as the shoulder blade. This beak-like projection extends from the scapula and helps to complete the shoulder socket. The term "coracoid" itself means "like a raven," likely due to its shape. In many lower vertebrates, it is a well-developed cartilage bone that extends from the scapula towards the sternum. In humans, the coracoid process, along with the acromion, forms part of the shoulder girdle, providing attachment points for muscles that move the arm and shoulder.12
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