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clav·i·cle

(klăv′ĭ-kəl)

1. Either of two slender bones in humans that extend from the manubrium of the sternum to the acromion of the scapula. Also called collarbone.

2. One of the bones of the pectoral girdle in many vertebrates.

[New Latin clāvīcula, from Latin, diminutive of clāvis, key (from its shape).]

cla·vic′u·lar (klə-vĭk′yə-lər) adj.

cla·vic′u·late′ (-lāt′) adj.

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clavicle

(ˈklævɪkəl)

1. (Anatomy) either of the two bones connecting the shoulder blades with the upper part of the breastbone. Nontechnical name: collarbone

2. (Zoology) the corresponding structure in other vertebrates

[C17: from Medieval Latin clāvicula, from Latin clāvis key]

clavicular adj

claviculate adj

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clav•i•cle

(ˈklæv ɪ kəl)

n.

either of two slender bones of the pectoral girdle that connect the sternum and the scapula; collarbone.

[1605–15; < Medieval Latin clāvicula collarbone, Latin: tendril, door bolt, little key =clāvi(s) key + -cula -cle¹]

cla•vic•u•lar (kləˈvɪk yə lər) adj.

cla•vic′u•late` (-yəˌleɪt) adj.

clav·i·cle

(klăv′ĭ-kəl)

Either of two slender bones in humans and other primates that extend from the upper part of the sternum to the shoulder. Also called collarbone. See more at skeleton.

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clavicle

Either of the two collarbones, linking the scapulae to the sternum.

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Noun

clavicle - bone linking the scapula and sternum

collarbone

bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

arteria subclavia, subclavian artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms

endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)

Translations

klíční kost

solisluu

viðbein

clavicle

[ˈklævɪkl] N → clavícula f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

clavicle

[ˈklævɪk^əl] n (ANATOMY) (= collar bone) → clavicule f

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

clavicle

n → Schlüsselbein nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

clavicle

[ˈklævɪkl] n (Anat) → clavicola

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

clav·i·cle

n. clavícula, hueso de la faja pectoral que conecta al esternón con la escápula.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

clavicle

n clavícula

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There is a groove upon its surface showing that a great tendon played across it, which could not be the case with a clavicle."

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The clavicle, also known as collar bone, connects upper limb to trunk and hence, it plays an important role in providing mobility and stability of upper limb.

FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF DISPLACED MIDSHAFT FRACTURE OF CLAVICLE USING LCP RECONSTRUCTION PLATE 3.5

Clavicle is the bone that forms anterior border of shoulder arch.

Enostosis of Clavicle Causing Severe Dyspnea by Compressing the Trachea Externally: Case Report

Frost said: "My X-ray results have shown that I've fractured my clavicle. My body's response from that fracture makes me positive for when I go back for my assessment in a fortnight's time."

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Frost said: "Yesterday I went to see an extremely good specialist in Cardiff, where my x-ray results have shown that I've fractured my clavicle. I suffered a fracture previously, which healed well.

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* Generate a novel XSITRAY database, which comprises of 78 Spine, Femur, Clavicle, Extremity & Ankle, Extremity & Hand and Knee bones X-Ray scan images.

XSITRAY: A Database for the Detection of Osteoporosis Condition

The win against the Lions, however, came at a cost as running back Malcolm Brown suffered an injury in his clavicle area, which McVay confirmed required a procedure to rectify.

LA Rams: Malcolm Brown Injury Blow Confirmed

* The clavicle (collarbone) is a long, thin bone that begins at the base of the neck and continues to the shoulder.

Effective ways to treat shoulder trauma

The specimens were chosen without a history of clavicle fracture or prior surgery on the clavicle or shoulder.

Inervacion del Musculo Subclavio: Un Estudio Anatomico

yesterday morning, a 27-year-old man surnamed Lee was bench pressing a heavy weight without a spotter at a gym in Taichung's Xitun District when his arms suddenly gave way and the barbell fell right on top of his neck near his clavicle. Others in the gym who saw the accident, lifted the barbell off of him and found that he was not breathing and did not have a pulse.

Taiwanese man in critical condition after barbell falls on his neck

Introduction: Fracture of the clavicle is common in occurrence with incidence of approximately 5% of all fractures seen in hospital emergency.

Flexible intramedullary nailing for fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures

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