Which of the following is NOT true regarding the clavicle?A. Its medial end is enlarged where it attaches to the sternum.B. Its lateral end is flat where it articulates with the humerus.C. The medial two-thirds of the shaft are convex anteriorly.D. The clavicle transmits shock from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.E. The clavicle is a "long bone" hat has no nedullary cavity.
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A. Its medial end is enlarged where it attaches to the sternum. - This statement is true. The medial end of the clavicle, known as the sternal end, is enlarged and articulates with the manubrium of the sternum, forming the sternoclavicular joint. B. Its lateral Show more…
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