clavicle
nounfemininetécnico/klɐˈvikulɐ/low
cla·ví·cu·la
Definition
A long, curved bone located at the upper part of the chest, connecting the sternum to the shoulder.
She broke her clavicle in a skiing accident.
The clavicle is also known as the collarbone.
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Common collocations
clavicle fracturebroken clavicleclavicle bone
Etymology
Do latim 'clavicula', diminutivo de 'clavis' (chave), devido à sua forma.