subclavius

English

/səbˈkleɪ.vi.əs/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) A muscle which (in humans) originates from the first costal cartilage and inserts on to the undersurface of the clavicle, acting to elevate the first rib or fix the clavicle.

Etymology

Derived from subclavius affix from Latin clavicula (little key, collar bone, clavicle, small key).

Origin

Latin

clavicula

Gloss

little key, collar bone, clavicle, small key

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