Clavicle

usgb/ˈklævɪkl/
noun

It is a bone that goes from the chest to the shoulder, also known as collarbone.

He broke his clavicle in a soccer game.
Visual representation of "clavicle" - It is a bone that goes from the chest to the shoulder, also known as collarbone.

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Anatomy Term

Clavicle is primarily used in medical or biological contexts to refer to the collarbone.

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In anatomy class, we learned that the clavicle supports the shoulder.
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Body Injury

Clavicle is a common site for fractures; it's often mentioned in contexts of injury and accidents.

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The X-ray showed a fractured clavicle after her fall.
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Sports Related

The term is frequently used in sports to describe injuries players sustain on the field.

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The quarterback can't play due to a clavicle injury.
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