Clavicle
['klævɪk(ə)l] or ['klævəkl]
Definition
(n.) The collar bone, which is joined at one end to the scapula, or shoulder blade, and at the other to the sternum, or breastbone. In man each clavicle is shaped like the letter /, and is situated just above the first rib on either side of the neck. In birds the two clavicles are united ventrally, forming the merrythought, or wishbone.
Typist: Robinson
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Collar-bone.
Typist: Trevor
Definition
n. an important part of the pectoral girdle of vertebrates best known in the collar-bone of man and in the merry-thought of birds—also Clavic′ula.—adj. Clavic′ular.
Typist: Lolita