The clavicle, often referred to as the collarbone, is a bone in the upper portion of the chest that extends between the breastbone and the shoulder. Most people can feel their clavicles, as the bones run close to the surface of the skin. An injury...
Skateboarding is a popular recreational activity, especially among teenage males. It involves riding on an oblong board with four small wheels. Skateboarding is done mostly on streets and sidewalks, although specially prepared parks with...
The clavicle, also called the collarbone, contains a few delicate joints where you shoulders, neck, upper back and chest connect to each other. Since your muscles and connective tissues around your clavicle can get stiff and sensitive from...
Your collarbone, otherwise known as your clavice, is a stabilizing bone in your skeleton that is a critical aspect of your shoulder girdle. Suffering a fracture to this part of your body can be very painful and debilitating and can often require...
A break of the clavicle, otherwise known as the collarbone, is one of the most common orthopedic injuries among all age groups, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Your clavicle connects your arm to your body. Rehabilitation...
The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long, thin bone that connects the sternum in the chest with the shoulder. While the clavicle bone is a frequent site of bone fracture, surgery is rarely necessary to repair this injury, Johns Hopkins Medicine...
A fall or hit to your clavicle or collarbone can cause a fracture or break. Signs and symptoms include pain, swelling and deformity to your bone. Treatment includes rest, ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS. Rehabilitation...
"Clavicle" is the anatomical name for the collar bone. A visible clavicle is a sign that you are in shape and have a low amount of body fat. If you currently have excess fat covering this bone, you need to make changes to your current lifestyle....
Falling headlong over the handlebars of a bicycle or motorbike, or getting roughed up in football, rugby or ice hockey are common causes of clavicle fractures. Appropriate exercises and rehabilitation will help ensure full range of movement and...
The clavicle bone, commonly referred to as the collarbone, connects your sternum, or breastplate, to your shoulder. Pain or injury in this area can interfere with your workout routine by impairing your ability to move your arms and shoulders....
The clavicle, or collarbone, lies over some very important structures. The subclavian artery and vein are the major circulatory structures supplying the arm with blood. The brachial plexus are the nerves coming out of the neck and going to the...
The clavicles are the prominent horizontal bones at the top of your chest. These bones connect to two major muscle groups: the deltoids, or shoulders, and the pectoralis major, or breast muscles. Working out the clavicle muscles involves any...
Clavicle resection is a surgical procedure used to address problems of the shoulder joints after non-invasive procedures and treatments, such as use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs and analgesics, application of moist heat, ice or...
Distal clavicle degenerative joint disease---or acromioclavicular, or AC, joint arthritis---refers to the process of arthritic changes to the junction of the clavicle and acromion process of the scapula bone in the shoulder. The AC joint contains...
Also commonly known as your collarbone, your clavicle is the bone that rests across your shoulder and connects to the top of your arm bone and shoulder blade. A clavicle break typically occurs when there is trauma to the shoulder, such as during a...
Your clavicle bone, also called your collar bone, is the only long bone that sits horizontal in your body. It connects your shoulder blade to your sternum at the top of your chest. Breaking your clavicle can be painful and debilitating. Recovery...
A neck dissection with clavicle resection is a common shoulder surgery that is often used to treat pain in an otherwise stable shoulder joint, according to the Methodist Sports Medicine Center. A common uses for this surgery is to remove weakened...
Ligaments connect the clavicle, or the collar bone, to the sternum, or the breastbone. This connection makes up the only attachment for the arm bones to the main part of the skeleton. Only a small portion of the clavicle contacts the sternum, yet...
The AC joint is in the shoulder. AC stands for acromioclavicular; this joint is the articulation of the distal end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula. These two bones are connected by the AC ligament. An injury to the...
Your collarbone, or clavicle, is the bone that rests between your shoulder and neck. A broken collarbone can result from a fall or other trauma, and the injury is common in contact sports, such as football, soccer or basketball. If you...
The clavicle, or collar bone, is located on either side of the front of your shoulder, just above your chest. The clavicle connects your shoulder blades to your sternum and assists in stabilization of your arms. Breaking your collar bone can be a...
A collarbone break or fracture is a common injury. The collarbone is also known as the clavicle and is the bone that connects your arm to your body. Most broken collarbones are treated non-surgically by immobilizing your arm in a sling for several...
Your collarbone, or clavicle, is the bone that runs between your shoulder blade and rib cage and helps connect your arm to your torso. Clavicle fractures are relatively common, especially among people who play contact sports. If your break your...
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the joint where the clavicle articulates with the scapula at the acromion. The term AC joint separation refers to ligamentous injuries to the acromioclavicular or coracoclavicular ligments, resulting in...
The collarbone, or clavicle, connects the shoulder blade to the upper part of your breastbone. A broken clavicle is a common injury among children and young adults, according to MayoClinic.com, and usually results from a fall or sports injury. Car...
A collar bone, or clavicle, fracture is a painful injury that can occur anywhere along the bone, which connects your breast bone to your shoulder. This common injury is usually caused by a direct blow to the clavicle or as a result of a fall....
When you suffer a broken collarbone, the bone --- also known as the clavicle --- that runs from the sternum to the front of the shoulder cracks in some way. Most people sustain this injury as a result of falling, particularly when the arm is...
A broken collarbone, also known as your clavicle, is a relatively common sporting injury that usually occurs when you fall on your shoulder or collide with another player, as in a football tackle, says Sports Injury Clinic. Initial treatment...
Weightlifters rely on the incline bench press to target the muscles in the upper chest and shoulders. If you have bone pain after your bench press regimen, you likely are using improper form, leaving you at risk of injuries such as a bone fracture...
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