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Shoulder Bones
Bones of the Shoulder
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/02/2013
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Term
Clavicle
 Definition
Also known as the collar bone, this bone is connected laterally with the acromion of the scapula (acromioclavicular joint) and medially with the sternum (sternoclavicular joint).
Term
Shoulder Complex
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Made of three bones:

Clavicle, scapula, and humerus
Term
Synovial Joints
 Definition

Acromioclavicular

sternoclavicular

glenohumeral joints (also ball and socket joint)
Term
False Joint
 Definition
Scapulothoracic joint
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