interclavicle

[ in-ter-klav-i-kuhl ]

noun

, Zoology.

1. a median membrane bone developed between the collarbones, or in front of the breastbone, in many vertebrates.

interclavicle

/ ˌɪntəˈklævɪkəl; ˌɪntəkləˈvɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. a membrane bone between and beneath the clavicles, present in some fossil amphibians, all reptiles except snakes, and monotremes

Derived Forms

• interclavicular, adjective

Other Words From

• in·ter·cla·vic·u·lar [in-ter-kl, uh, -, vik, -y, uh, -ler], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of interclavicle¹

First recorded in 1865–70; inter- + clavicle

Example Sentences

It is clear that the paired elements of such a girdle were held rigid by their attachment to the interclavicle, via the clavicles.

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In some forms a T shaped interclavicle occurs, in others epicoracoids are found in front of the coracoids.

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There are probably no precoracoids, but clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are well developed.

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A pectoral girdle and sternum, with clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are developed, and abdominal ribs are always found.

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Clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are commonly present, but are absent in the Chamaeleons.

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