coracoid

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒrəkɔɪd/
(also coracoid process)

noun

Anatomy
  • a short projection from the shoulder blade in mammals, to which part of the biceps is attached.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin coracoides, from Greek korakoeidēs 'raven-like', from korax 'raven' (because of the resemblance to a raven's beak)