Clavicle - Wikipedia
The clavicle, collarbone, or keybone is a slender, S-shaped long bone approximately 6 inches (15 cm) long [1] that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum (breastbone). There are two clavicles, one on each side of the body.
Clavicle: Anatomy and clinical notes - Kenhub
Sep 14, 2023 · The clavicle is an elongated, S-shaped bone that rests horizontally at the sternum across the upper part of the ribcage, and the acromial end of the scapula.
The Clavicle - Functions - Landmarks - Fractures - TeachMeAnatomy
Oct 8, 2024 · The clavicle is a slender bone with an ‘S’ shape. Facing forward, the medial aspect is convex, and the lateral aspect concave. It can be divided into a sternal end, a shaft and an acromial end. The sternal end contains a large facet – for articulation with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.
Clavicle (Collarbone) - Location, Anatomy, & Labeled Diagram
Oct 25, 2021 · The clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone, is a slender, S-shaped, modified long bone located at the base of the neck. It is the only long bone of the body that lies horizontally. The term clavicle comes from the Latin word ‘ clavicula ’, meaning ‘little key’, as its shape resembles an old-fashioned key.
Clavicle Anatomy and Function - Verywell Health
Sep 9, 2024 · The clavicle, also referred to as the collarbone, is an elongated, S-shaped bone that sits between the shoulder and sternum at the top of the ribcage. The clavicle provides structural support between the shoulder and the rest of the skeleton and is the most frequently fractured bone in the human body.
Clavicle (Collarbone): Location & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
Your clavicle (collarbone) is a part of your skeletal system that connects your arm to your body. Ligaments connect this long, thin bone to your sternum and shoulder. Your clavicle is prone to injuries like a clavicle fracture, dislocated shoulder and separated shoulder. Falls are a top cause of clavicle injuries.
The Clavicles: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody
Dec 9, 2024 · The clavicles, or collarbones, are a pair of long bones that connect the scapula to the sternum. The name clavicle comes from the Latin word for "little key" and describes the shape of the clavicle as an old-fashioned skeleton key. The clavicle is one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body.
Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Clavicle - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jul 24, 2023 · The clavicle is a sigmoid-shaped long bone with a convex surface along its medial end when observed from cephalad position. It serves as a connection between the axial and appendicular skeleton in conjunction with the scapula, and each of these structures forms the pectoral girdle. [1]
Clavicle | Definition, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica
Dec 4, 2024 · clavicle, curved anterior bone of the shoulder (pectoral) girdle in vertebrates; it functions as a strut to support the shoulder. The clavicle is present in mammals with prehensile forelimbs and in bats, and it is absent in sea mammals and those adapted for running.
7.5A: Clavicle - Medicine LibreTexts
The clavicle, or collarbone, is a slender s-shaped bone that extends between the sternum and the scapula and is located directly above the first rib. It functions to attach the upper arm to the trunk and provides support to allow free movement around the shoulder.
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