clavicular

/kləˈvɪkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or supplied by the collarbone (clavicle)

“The clavicular fracture made it painful for her to move her arm.”

2. noun

the part of a bone or skeleton that forms the shoulder or collarbone

“The surgeon operated on the clavicular bone to repair the break.”

3. adjective

relating to the clavicle or the shoulder joint

“The clavicular muscles are crucial for arm movement.”

4. noun

a part of an organ or a bone resembling a clavicle in shape or function

“The surgeon discovered a small clavicular structure in the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • clavicle
  • collarbone
  • pectoral

Antonyms

  • ribcage
  • vertebral