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In human beings, the coracoid process is a small hook-like structure that comes off the scapula to point forward. It is the site of attachment of the coracobrachialis muscle[?] and pectoralis minor[?], as well ligaments linking it to the clavicle.

In birds and reptiles (others?), the coracoid is a separate bone.
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