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Anatomy All India exam 114a440b

Which of the following is false about clavicle

A
Ossify paly in membrane and paly in cailage
B
Transmits pa of the weight of upper limb to the axial skeleton
C
It is subcutaneous throughout its length
D
Fractures typically occur at the junction of medial 1/3rd and lateral 2/3rd
High-Yield Explanation
Fracture of the clavicle typically occur at the junction of the medial 3/5th and lateral 2/5th. Middle-third or midshaft region of the clavicle is the most common site for a fracture, especially the junction of medial 3/5th and lateral 2/5th It is the junction where the 2 primary ossification centers meet. It is also where the transition from the antecurve to retrocurve begins and is prone to be high risk for fractures. Ref: Gray&;s Anatomy 41st edition Pgno: 801

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