Anatomy
Lateral end of clavicle (which is a long flat bone, elongated s-shape, convex at medial end, concave at lateral) articulates with acromial process of scapula. Connected to coracoid process below by coracoclavicular ligament.
Clinical
Clavicula (Latin); little key. First bone to begin ossification (5-6 weeks in embryo), one of last to finish (21-25 years). Fracture (usually treated with “figure-of-eight” splint), dislocation common.
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