Definition

Noun: A bone that is part of the human skeletal system, linking the shoulder blade (scapula) to the breastbone (sternum). It is a long, slender, S-shaped bone located at the base of the neck.

Examples of Usage

• He fell off his bike and broke his collarbone.
• The surgeon will operate to repair the fractured collarbone.
• You can feel your collarbone just below your neck.

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical context: In medical and anatomical terminology, the collarbone is formally known as the clavicle. This term is used in clinical settings.
  • The X-ray showed a clean fracture of the left clavicle.
• Descriptive use: The collarbone is sometimes referenced in descriptions of physique or fashion.
  • The dress was designed to highlight the collarbone.

Variants and Related Words

• Clavicle (noun): The formal anatomical term for the collarbone.
• Clavicular (adjective): Relating to the collarbone (e.g., clavicular fracture).

Synonyms

• Clavicle (formal/anatomical synonym)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• To have a broken collarbone: A common phrase describing this specific injury.
  • The quarterback is out for the season after having a broken collarbone.

Noun

1. bone linking the scapula and sternum