Clavicle

Definition

The collarbone; a slender bone connecting the shoulder blade to the breastbone in vertebrates, playing a key role in shoulder mobility.

Example Usage

The athlete fractured his clavicle during the fall and required surgery to realign it.

Origin

From Latin 'clavis,' meaning key, because of its shape.

Fun Fact

The clavicle is the most commonly broken bone in the human body, accounting for about 5% of all fractures.

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