Question

The collar bone of the shoulder girdle is known as _________ .

Answer 1

Clavicle (Collar bone)

1. It is a long s-shaped bone, which forms the anterior part of the pectoral girdle.
2. It is present horizontally and is also known as the collar bone.
3. The main function of the clavicle is that it attaches the upper limb to the sternum (axial skeleton) and transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
4. It also protects the underlying nerves and vasculature, which connects the upper limb to the trunk.

Final answer: The collar bone of the shoulder girdle is known as Clavicle .