CORACOID
\kˈɒɹɐkˌɔ͡ɪd], \kˈɒɹɐkˌɔɪd], \k_ˈɒ_ɹ_ɐ_k_ˌɔɪ_d]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Resembling the beak of a crow. A name given by Galen- and still retained- to the short, thick process, situate at the anterior part of the upper margin of the scapula, which has some resemblance to the beak of a crow. This process gives attachment to the Coraco-clavicular and Coraco-acromial ligaments, and to the Coraco-brachialis, Pectoralis minor,and Biceps muscles.
By Robley Dunglison
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.