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It's a good question! Clavicle supports the shoulder joint. It is attached to the flat bone called as scapula. This scapula plays very important role in formation of the shoulder joint. Scapula bone has no bony attachment to the chest wall. It is attached to the chest wall via clavicle. It is better seen on the model than described.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 15y agoit protects the brachial plexus, subclavin and axillary vessels
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∙ 15y agoIt acts as a strut to keep the scapula in position so the arm can hang freely.
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∙ 12y agoClavicle is the medical term for collar bone.
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Another name for the collarbone?
Another name for the collarbone is the Clavicle.
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
Clavicle.The clavicle
Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
It is called as collar bone or the clavicle. It is the only long bone, that is placed in horizontal position in your body.
Shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The clavicle is the only shoulder girdle bone that articulates with the sternum.ClavicleThe clavicle is part of the pectoral girdle and its proximal part articulates with the sternum.
What is the name of the collarbones?
the scientific name for it is the clavicle :)
What organs does the clavicle protect?
The only organs that the arm bones protect are blood vessls and the lymph vessles.
What are the functions of clavide?
The clavicle is also known as your collarbone. Its function is to protect your organs, but it also helps you move and it helps form your body. The clavicle is a part of your Skeletal System.
Another name for the collarbone?
Another name for the collarbone is the Clavicle.
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
Clavicle.The clavicle
Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
It is called as collar bone or the clavicle. It is the only long bone, that is placed in horizontal position in your body.
What does clavicle?
The clavicle is the collar bone
What is collarbone scientific name?
It is the clavicle.
Where is the clavicle and what is its job?
The clavicle is the shoulder bone.
Shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The clavicle is the only shoulder girdle bone that articulates with the sternum.ClavicleThe clavicle is part of the pectoral girdle and its proximal part articulates with the sternum.
What is the scientific name of the collar bone?
The clavicle.
What is the name of the collarbones?
the scientific name for it is the clavicle :)
How do you use the word clavicle in a sentence?
i broke me clavicle
