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clavicle Anatomy 1. either of the two bones connecting the shoulder blades with the upper part of the breastbone 2. the corresponding structure in other vertebrates clavicle [′klav·ə·kal] (anatomy) A bone in the pectoral girdle of vertebrates with articulation occurring at the sternum and scapula. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Scott Grijalva suffered a dislocated left kneecap, and Antonio Buendia broke his clavicle. Because the distance between the scapula and the thorax is constrained by the clavicle (assuming no translation at the sternoclavicular or acromioclavicular joint), the position of the scapula is restricted to only 2 degrees of freedom and can be represented by the rotational motion of the clavicle: elevation and depression and retraction and protraction (Figs. Moles are present on the left side of the forehead, on the tip of the right shoulder, over the left clavicle, on the front of the right lower leg, and on the right ankle. |
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