clavicle

clav·i·cle

 (klăv′ĭ-kəl)

n.

1. Either of two slender bones in humans that extend from the manubrium of the sternum to the acromion of the scapula. Also called collarbone.

2. One of the bones of the pectoral girdle in many vertebrates.

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[New Latin clāvīcula, from Latin, diminutive of clāvis, key (from its shape).]

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cla·vic′u·lar (klə-vĭk′yə-lər) adj.

cla·vic′u·late′ (-lāt′) adj.

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clavicle

(ˈklævɪkəl)

n

1. (Anatomy) either of the two bones connecting the shoulder blades with the upper part of the breastbone. Nontechnical name: collarbone

2. (Zoology) the corresponding structure in other vertebrates

[C17: from Medieval Latin clāvicula, from Latin clāvis key]

clavicular adj

claviculate adj

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clav•i•cle

(ˈklæv ɪ kəl)

n.

either of two slender bones of the pectoral girdle that connect the sternum and the scapula; collarbone.

[1605–15; < Medieval Latin clāvicula collarbone, Latin: tendril, door bolt, little key =clāvi(s) key + -cula -cle¹]

cla•vic•u•lar (kləˈvɪk yə lər) adj.

cla•vic′u•late` (-yəˌleɪt) adj.

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clav·i·cle

(klăv′ĭ-kəl)

Either of two slender bones in humans and other primates that extend from the upper part of the sternum to the shoulder. Also called collarbone. See more at skeleton.

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clavicle

Either of the two collarbones, linking the scapulae to the sternum.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

clavicle - bone linking the scapula and sternum collarbone bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates arteria subclavia, subclavian artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)

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Translations

klíční kost

Schlüsselbein

solisluu

clavicule

viðbein

clavicola

sleutelbeen

clavicle

[ˈklævɪkl] N → clavícula f

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clavicle

[ˈklævɪk^əl] n (ANATOMY) (= collar bone) → clavicule f

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clavicle

n → Schlüsselbein nt

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clavicle

[ˈklævɪkl] n (Anat) → clavicola

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clav·i·cle

n. clavícula, hueso de la faja pectoral que conecta al esternón con la escápula.

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clavicle

n clavícula

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