A shoulder separation is the dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint resulting from the separation of the acromion from the clavicle (collarbone). They separate because the acromion is decompressed while the clavicle is held in place by the muscles and tendons in the shoulder.
More information on the Shoulder Joint.
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