Clavicle

The clavicle, or collarbone, is an essential skeletal structure that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum. It plays a key role in stabilizing the shoulder girdle, allowing for a full range of arm and shoulder movements. The clavicle helps protect neurovascular structures, including the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels, as they pass from the neck to the upper limb. Additionally, it acts as a support for the upper limb during weight-bearing activities and provides attachment points for several muscles involved in shoulder movement and stability. Its unique S-shape helps absorb and distribute mechanical forces, contributing to the overall functionality and protection of the upper body.

The structure we present is clavicle obtained by the segmentation of the data from the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (MRI). The clavicle comes from MRI of the healthy man at the age of 46. The model is simple, yet very demonstrative and is recommended at the classes focused on the human anatomy. The model has 7,7 MB and its size corresponds to the physiological clavicle. As it is small structure, it is suitable to be printed on the smaller 3D printer.