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.

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.

2024年9月9日 · The clavicle, also called the collarbone, is an elongated, S-shaped bone that sits in between the shoulder and sternum at the top of the ribcage.

2021年10月25日 · Find out what is the clavicle (collarbone) - its definition, structure, parts, markings (left vs. right clavicle), & what does it do, along with labeled pictures

2024年10月8日 · The clavicle (collarbone) extends between the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula. It is classed as a long bone and can be palpated along its length. In thin individuals, it is visible under the skin.

2023年9月14日 · 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. This bone is an important part of the skeletal system since it plays an essential role in everyday functional movement, serving as the connection between the axial skeleton and the ...

2025年1月29日 · 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 is absent in sea mammals and those adapted for running.