Clavicle (left) (Clavicula)
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Anatomy
The S-shaped strut — the only bone linking the upper limb to the axial skeleton. It articulates with the sternum medially and the scapula laterally, holding the arm away from the chest as a conduit for vessels and nerves.
Clinical notes
One of the most frequently fractured bones in the body — typically from a fall onto the outstretched shoulder or hand, especially in children and athletes.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Clavicle (left)?
The S-shaped strut — the only bone linking the upper limb to the axial skeleton. It articulates with the sternum medially and the scapula laterally, holding the arm away from the chest as a conduit for vessels and nerves.
Why is the Clavicle (left) clinically important?
One of the most frequently fractured bones in the body — typically from a fall onto the outstretched shoulder or hand, especially in children and athletes.
Source & license
Derived from Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/); upstream geometry from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science. license details