Collarbone

usgb/ˈkɑːlərbəʊn/
noun

The bone connecting the breastbone and the shoulder blade.

He broke his collarbone in a skiing accident.
Visual representation of "collarbone" - The bone connecting the breastbone and the shoulder blade.

Often appears as...

  • broke his collarbone
  • fractured collarbone
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Injury Context

Often used to describe sports or accident-related injuries.

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The football player clutched his collarbone after the tackle.
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Medical Vocabulary

A common term in medical contexts when discussing upper body injuries.

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After the X-ray, the doctor confirmed a fractured collarbone.
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Physical Descriptions

Used in detailed physical descriptions, especially when highlighting shoulder structure.

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The dress was designed to accentuate her collarbone.
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