ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site clavicle Also known as the collarbone, a thin, slightly curved bone attached by ligaments to the top of the sternum (breastbone). The clavicle is present in most vertebrates. In humans, the clavicle and scapula (shoulderblade) make up the shoulder girdle, linking the arms to the axis of the body. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP