2006-09-20 11:26:44 · 5 answers · asked by nhickie b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Because the force of the impact is transmitted through the body, so the clavicle takes some of the brunt of the impact. The clavicle is also connected to the shoulder, so the force of the fall will be absorbed by the clavicle, too, in addition to the shoulder joint, upper humerus, and scapula.
2006-09-20 11:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clavicle is connected to the sternum and to the scapula at the humeral joint. When a force strikes the upper humerus thrusting in forcefully inward, the clavicle shatters or is it is struck directly.
2006-09-20 18:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur shoulder blade will run into the clavicle and possibly break it.
2006-09-20 18:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sits all by itself and there is hardly any surrounding muscle or other tissue to protect it.
2006-09-20 18:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a very small bone that is in a rigid position, so it is easy to break, especially in a fall.
2006-09-20 18:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋