clavicle

noun

clav·i·cle | \ ˈkla-vi-kəl

Definition of clavicle

: a bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum

— called also collarbone

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Sunspel’s well-proportioned V that doesn’t plunge into clavicle territory is a safe, confident choice. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The War Over T-Shirt Necklines: V vs. Crew," 22 Aug. 2018 The child was initially admitted to hospital with a skull fracture, hemorrhaging in both eyes, swelling, a broken clavicle, arm fractures and severe burns to her ear and hands, Sgt. — Christopher Harress, AL.com, "Jury recommends life without parole for Mobile child murder," 30 Mar. 2018 Chalamet, 22, is five inches shorter, naturally smooth, with a pronounced clavicle and a concave torso. — Nick Haramis, New York Times, "Welcome to the Age of the Twink," 14 May 2018 One woman broke her clavicle, ribs and a tooth, according to the complaint. — Ryan Dezember, WSJ, "Texas Investigators Seek Felony Fleeing-the-Scene Charge Against Prominent Oil Lawyer," 28 June 2018 Holman will undergo surgery today for her clavicle. — Carol Robinson, AL.com, "Injured, lost, barefoot and alone: A Chelsea mom survives on prayer," 12 Feb. 2018 Martin is 5 feet 3 inches, 150-160 lbs. with blue eyes, medium-length dark brown hair and has a tattoo of a sun on her left clavicle. — PEOPLE.com, "Was a Missing College Grad's Decomposed Body Found in the Same Neighborhood She Vanished From?," 28 June 2018 Expect absolutely no issues for Rodgers related to the clavicle fracture. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top offseason medical issues for every NFC team," 27 Feb. 2018 Her injuries included a few broken ribs, a fractured clavicle and a concussion. — Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, "Cypress woman OK after cow elk attack in Yellowstone," 18 June 2018

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clavicle

noun

clav·i·cle | \ ˈkla-vi-kəl

Kids Definition of clavicle

: collarbone

clavicle

noun

clav·i·cle | \ ˈklav-i-kəl

Medical Definition of clavicle

: 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