clavicle
noun
clav·i·cle
ˈkla-vi-kəl 
: a bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
called also collarbone
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His father sustained a fractured clavicle, fractures in two vertebrae, a broken rib and head trauma.
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Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, like Bedard a generational prospect and No. 1 overall pick, was limited to 45 games as a rookie in 2015-16 because of a broken clavicle and finished third in the Calder Trophy voting behind Artemi Panarin and Shayne Gostisbehere.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
The actor was hospitalized for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries, including eight ribs broken in 14 places, left tibia broken, left ankle, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Adam sustained several injuries, including a broken clavicle, a pelvic bone fracture, a spinal fracture above his shoulders and bleeding in his skull, Amanda said.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
Renner was crushed by the seven-ton snowplow while trying to help his nephew free the actor’s car, breaking eight ribs, his right knee, ankle, clavicle and shoulder, and his left tibia and ankle.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2023
His injuries included eight ribs broken in 14 places, right knee and ankle broken, left leg tibia broken, left ankle broken, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
His right knee and both ankles were broken, his clavicle was broken and one of his ribs had pierced his liver.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
For example, during implant removals, Dr. Few will often use fat to smooth out transition areas — under the clavicle, right above the breast, around cleavage — where there can be indents or sharp transitions after implants are taken out.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, like Bedard a generational prospect and No. 1 overall pick, was limited to 45 games as a rookie in 2015-16 because of a broken clavicle and finished third in the Calder Trophy voting behind Artemi Panarin and Shayne Gostisbehere.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
The actor was hospitalized for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries, including eight ribs broken in 14 places, left tibia broken, left ankle, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Adam sustained several injuries, including a broken clavicle, a pelvic bone fracture, a spinal fracture above his shoulders and bleeding in his skull, Amanda said.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
Renner was crushed by the seven-ton snowplow while trying to help his nephew free the actor’s car, breaking eight ribs, his right knee, ankle, clavicle and shoulder, and his left tibia and ankle.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 26 Dec. 2023
His injuries included eight ribs broken in 14 places, right knee and ankle broken, left leg tibia broken, left ankle broken, right clavicle broken, right shoulder broken and more.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
His right knee and both ankles were broken, his clavicle was broken and one of his ribs had pierced his liver.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
For example, during implant removals, Dr. Few will often use fat to smooth out transition areas — under the clavicle, right above the breast, around cleavage — where there can be indents or sharp transitions after implants are taken out.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
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clavicle
noun
clav·i·cle
ˈklav-i-kəl
: a bone of the shoulder that joins the breastbone and the shoulder blade
called also collarbone
Medical Definition
clavicle
noun
clav·i·cle
ˈklav-i-kəl
: a bone of the shoulder girdle that links the scapula and sternum, is situated just above the first rib on either side of the neck, and has the form of a narrow elongated S
called also collarbone
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