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.

2023年7月13日 · Your clavicle plays an important role in shoulder and arm movement. Because it’s so thin and close to the skin, the collarbone is one of the most commonly fractured bones. It’s second nature to put out your hand to stop a fall.

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.

The clavicle (collarbone) is one of the most fractured bones in the body. Symptoms of a broken collarbone include severe pain and swelling at the site of the fracture and with visible deformity in some cases. A clavicle fracture is diagnosed through a physical examination and X-rays.

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3月13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.

2023年7月24日 · 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 (lat. small key), or collar bone could be easily palpated through the skin despite the body constitution. Among other functions, the collarbone protect large blood vessels and nerves passing from the thoracic inlet and spine to the upper limb.