| Front | What is the clavicle? |
|---|---|
| Back | This is a slender, S-shaped bone attached by ligaments to the sternum on one end and to the acromion process on the other. It acts as a strut to keep the shoulder propped up; however, because it is slender and very exposed, this bone is vulnerable to injury. It is also called the collarbone. |
Tags: 29, injuries, orthopaedic
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