What is another word for coracoid process?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒɹɐkˌɔ͡ɪd pɹˈə͡ʊsɛs] (IPA) 
The coracoid process is a bony protrusion located on the scapula bone. It serves as the attachment site for several muscles and ligaments in the shoulder area. Synonyms for the coracoid process include the bicipital process and the coracoid apophysis. The bicipital process is named so due to its attachment to the biceps muscle, while the coracoid apophysis refers to the process being a bony outgrowth from the scapula bone. Other colloquial terms for the coracoid process include the bird's beak and the curvy bone, due to its unique shape. Understanding the various synonyms for this anatomical structure can help medical professionals communicate more effectively with one another.
