Hyoid Bone
Hyoid Bone
Hyoid Bone
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Clavicles (Collarbones)<br />
The acromial (lateral) end articulates with the scapula, and the sternal<br />
(medial) end articulates with the sternum<br />
The superior surface is smooth while the inferior surface is ridged and<br />
grooved by ligaments<br />
Provide attachment points for numerous muscles, and act as braces to hold<br />
the scapulae and arms out laterally away from the body<br />
The clavicles transmit compression force from the upper limbs to the axial<br />
skeleton<br />
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