clavicle

clavicle Definition

clavi·cle (klav′i kəl)

noun

the bone that connects the scapula with the sternum; collarbone

Etymology: Fr clavicule < L clavicula, dim. of clavis, a key: see close

clavicle Related Forms

cla·vic′u·lar (kla vik′yo̵̅o̅ lər) adjective

clavicle Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

distal: With the camera still placed through portal 3 the anchor is inserted into the under surface if the distal clavicle.
left: There it was - a clean fracture of the left clavicle.

Modifies a noun

fracture: After 3 months about 15 % of clavicle fractures still may have not healed.

Noun used with modifier

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