noun
- either of the two bones that connect the shoulder blades to the breastbone
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- She broke her collarbone in a skiing accident.
- The doctor examined his collarbone for fractures.
- Her necklace rested just above her collarbone.
- The football player injured his left collarbone during the tackle.
- You can feel your collarbone by pressing on the area below your neck.
- The X-ray showed a crack in the collarbone.