The clavicle articulates medially with which bone?
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The clavicle articulates medially with which bone?
Articulation in Anatomy and Physiology
The word articulation (articulate) is a term that is used commonly in courses such as anatomy and physiology. This is a term that describes where two bones meet which is also where a joint is formed.
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The clavicle (also called the collar bone) articulated medially with the manubrium of the sternum. The sternum is also referred to as the breast bone. The manubrium is the most superior portion of the sternum.
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