Clavicle
(noun)
A bone in the human body that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum, also known as the collarbone.
Origin:
From the latin word 'clavicula' meaning 'small key'.
Examples:
- The athlete sustained a fracture to his clavicle during the game.
- The x-ray revealed a clean break in the clavicle.
- The clavicle is a commonly broken bone in the human body.
- The doctor informed the patient that the clavicle would heal on its own, without the need for surgery.
- The clavicle plays an important role in the support and movement of the shoulder joint.