collarbone
UK: ˈkɒləbəʊn | US: ˈkɑːlərboʊn
n. the bone joining the breastbone and the shoulder blade; the clavicle
The word "collarbone" is a compound of "collar" (referring to the neck area, derived from Latin collare, meaning "neckband") and "bone" (Old English bān, meaning "hard tissue"). The term reflects the bone's location near the neck and its structural role in connecting the shoulder to the torso. The logic is straightforward: it is the "bone near the collar (neck) region."
She fractured her collarbone in a bicycle accident.
The doctor examined his swollen collarbone after the fall.
A broken collarbone can take weeks to heal properly.
The necklace rested just above her collarbone.
Athletes often wear protective gear to shield their collarbones during contact sports.