Clavicle (also known as Clavicles, Collar Bone): A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

NIH MeSH · D002968Anatomy

Clavicle

Also known asClavicles · Collar Bone · Bone, Collar · Bones, Collar · Collar Bones

Definition

A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.232.087.227

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Related concepts

Acromion

The lateral extension of the spine of the SCAPULA and the highest point of the SHOULDER.

Arm Bones

The bones of the free part of the upper extremity including the HUMERUS; RADIUS; and ULNA.

Bones of Upper Extremity

The bones of the upper and lower ARM. They include the CLAVICLE and SCAPULA.

Common questions about Clavicle

What does Clavicle mean in medicine?
A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Clavicle known by any other names?
Yes. Clavicle is also referred to as Clavicles, Collar Bone, Bone, Collar, Bones, Collar in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Clavicle sit in the medical classification?
Clavicle falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.232.087.227). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002968) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗