noun
- plural of clavicle; the collar bones that connect the shoulder blades to the breastbone
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined her clavicles for any signs of fracture.
- His clavicles were clearly visible beneath his thin shirt.
- The X-ray showed both clavicles were intact after the accident.
- She felt pain in her clavicles after carrying heavy bags.
- The athlete’s prominent clavicles indicated his lean build.
- Both clavicles appeared normal in the medical scan.