collarbone (Meaning)
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collarbone (n)
bone linking the scapula and sternum
Synonyms & Antonyms of collarbone
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
collarbone Sentence Examples
- After a nasty fall, she rushed to the emergency room fearing a broken collarbone.
- The gymnast landed awkwardly, wincing in pain as she clutched her collarbone.
- Wearing a sling to support his healing fracture, he found it difficult to reach behind his back. (This sentence uses the function of the collarbone indirectly)
- The doctor explained the importance of keeping the collarbone immobilized for proper healing.
- Despite the discomfort, the fractured collarbone wouldn't significantly impact his long-term health.
- The clavicle, another name for the collarbone, connects the breastbone to the shoulder blade.
- During a hug, the collarbones of two people briefly touch at the sternum.
- The collarbone plays a crucial role in supporting the arm and allowing for a wide range of shoulder movement.
- Interestingly, the collarbone is one of the first bones to ossify, or harden, in a developing human fetus.
- As a result of its vulnerable location, the collarbone is one of the most commonly broken bones, particularly in falls.
FAQs About the word collarbone
bone linking the scapula and sternum
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
After a nasty fall, she rushed to the emergency room fearing a broken collarbone.
The gymnast landed awkwardly, wincing in pain as she clutched her collarbone.
Wearing a sling to support his healing fracture, he found it difficult to reach behind his back. (This sentence uses the function of the collarbone indirectly)
The doctor explained the importance of keeping the collarbone immobilized for proper healing.
