Anatomy

Clavicle

A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Clavicles
  • Collar Bone
  • Bone, Collar
  • Bones, Collar
  • Collar Bones

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.087.227w

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NLM Classification

WE 810

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Clavicle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002968. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002968
  2. Clavicle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clavicle
  3. Clavicle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16343