Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Clavicle
Meaning: The collarbone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum.
In practice: A broken clavicle is one of the most common cycling injuries.
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Which word means: Failure of a fractured bone to heal, leaving a persistent gap or false joint.
Answer: Nonunion
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Answer: Apophysitis
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