A coracoid[a] is a paired bone which is part of the shoulder assembly in all vertebrates except therian mammals (marsupials and placentals). In therian mammals (including humans), a coracoid process is present as part of the scapula, but this is not homologous with the coracoid bone of most other vertebrates. [2]

The coracoid process (from Greek κόραξ, raven [1]) is a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula (hence: coracoid, or "like a raven's beak"). Pointing laterally forward, it, together with the acromion, serves to stabilize the shoulder joint.

Jul 29, 2016 · Through anatomic illustrations and a comprehensive image-based review, this article provides the reader with an enhanced understanding of the anatomy and pathologic conditions of the coracoid process and related structures. The coracoid process is a hook-shaped bone structure projecting anterolaterally from the superior aspect of the scapular neck.

Jun 1, 2024 · The coracoid process is a hook-like process on the superolateral edge of the scapula that projects anterolaterally. Coracoid is Greek for 'crow or raven' as it resembles a crow's beak.

Apr 4, 2025 · Coracoid process fractures are an uncommon type of scapular fracture. They do not often occur in isolation and are often associated with acromial, clavicular, or other scapular fractures, as well as glenohumeral dislocation or acromioclavicular joint injury.

The coracoid process is a thick curved process attached by a broad base to the upper part of the neck of the scapula; it runs at first upward and medialward; then, becoming smaller, it changes its direction, and projects forward and lateralward.

Oct 16, 2017 · Korakoid- und Akromionfrakturen finden sich sowohl in der AO-Klassifikation als auch in der Klassifikation der Skapulafrakturen nach Euler und Rüedi wieder [2, 5]. Bei der AO-Klassifikation fallen beide Frakturen in die Gruppe A (Akromion = A1; Korakoid = A2).

Apr 22, 2024 · Frakturen ohne Beteiligung des Glenoids können über einen direkten Zugang zum Korakoid versorgt werden. Die Schraubenosteosynthese erfolgt je nach Größe des Fragments und des Processus coracoideus mit Kleinfragmentschrauben.

Der Rabenschnabelfortsatz wird medizinisch als Processus coracoideus (lat. processus "Fortschritt", corax "Rabe") bezeichnet und ist Teil des Schulterblatts (Scapula).

In this study, we analysed whether pain causing deep palpation on the coracoid area, which is located just above the anatomical area involved in the disease (RCI), may be a pathognomonic sign of shoulder adhesive capsulitis.